Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

A leading chemical manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead site-wide EHS initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a world-class safety culture across manufacturing operations. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, process safety, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, a proactive approach to risk management, and a passion for operational excellence and employee engagement.

The responsibilities of the EHS Manager will include:

• Lead site-wide hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action initiatives through incident investigations, safety audits, PSM reviews, permit approvals, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage and continuously improve Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs, management systems, compliance tracking, audit processes, corrective action databases, and regulatory reporting across manufacturing operations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by increasing employee engagement in reporting, investigating, and resolving injuries, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations while supporting Responsible Care, RC14001, transportation, security, and environmental standards.
• Support industrial hygiene initiatives through exposure assessments, air monitoring, noise monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies to protect employee health and safety.
• Partner with Quality teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and environmental management system requirements.
• Provide technical EHS leadership by managing regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, agency interactions, permit renewals, compliance reporting, and documentation control for manufacturing operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop EHS team members through performance management, leadership development, training programs, and succession planning.
• Support strategic EHS objectives through cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

The ideal EHS Manager will have the following skillset:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
• Possess 7+ years of EHS leadership experience within chemical manufacturing, process manufacturing, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental compliance, safety management systems, regulatory requirements, and EHS best practices.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and leadership.
• Deliver results in fast-paced manufacturing environments through a proactive, performance-driven, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support multi-site EHS programs, conduct audits, lead training initiatives, and drive compliance and safety performance across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications that will set you apart:

• Hold or pursue industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent EHS credentials.
• Apply expertise in Hazardous Materials Response, HAZMAT Technician-level training, emergency response, and confined space rescue programs.
• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and process risk mitigation strategies.
• Utilize Responsible Care, RC14001, and other EHS Management Systems to drive regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, including ANSI, API, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Manage workers' compensation programs, injury case management, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications while supporting site emergency preparedness and response efforts.