Environment, Health and Safety Manager

TRC Talent Solutions is currently partnering with a manufacturer located in the Dayton, Ohio area looking for an EH&S Manager. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing and implementing proactive environmental, health, and safety strategies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of safety across the facility. This is a high‑visibility EH&S leadership opportunity supporting the company’s lowest‑performing site, which has only been in operation for roughly 18 months and is still very much in a growth and stabilization phase. The environment is fairly green, with a younger workforce that will require a hands‑on leader who can coach, reinforce expectations, and bring consistency to day‑to‑day EH&S execution. This is a role for someone who can lead through ambiguity, build trust, and create a structure where it’s still developing. This is contract‑to‑hire ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead strategies to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and associated costs while improving overall safety performance. Drive initiatives to minimize regulatory compliance risk and reduce costs tied to non‑compliance. Evaluate the work environment for physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards, and implement corrective actions to reduce risk. Conduct safety assessments, audits, and incident investigations; recommend improvements, corrective actions, and PPE requirements as needed. Assist in the investigation of EHS complaints and incidents. Provide technical EHS support for day‑to‑day operations, process changes, new equipment, facility expansions, and contractor activities. Ensure plant policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations. Develop, manage, and deliver plant‑wide EHS training programs while reinforcing policies, procedures, and safe work practices across the workforce. Partner with plant leadership and department managers to resolve safety concerns, coach supervisors, and drive behavioral and cultural improvements in safety performance. Maintain OSHA and other required EHS records, reporting, and documentation while sharing best practices and supporting broader company EHS initiatives. High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with plant and corporate employees. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent required. OSHA, ASP or CSP certifications preferred. Master’s degree in related field preferred. Minimum of 10 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong analytical and organizational skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr