Environmental Health & Safety Manager

EH&S Manager Needed - Adrian, Michigan AreaA growing Manufacturing Company near Adrian, Michigan needs an EH&S Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.Responsibilities:This EH&S Manager will lead Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Emergency Management. Safety comes first so every role here is expected to work safely, follow established procedures, and support a proactive, zero-incident culture, and this role leads that effort site-wide.Conduct daily, logged safety walks of the facility and grounds; proactively hunt hazards and coach operators in real time Develop, maintain, and drill the site Emergency Action Plan (fire, chemical release, severe weather, medical), including evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures Act as incident commander for emergencies once on scene; hold stop-work authority for imminent risk Build and lead an in-house emergency response team with HAZWOPER-level training Own the site's spill prevention and control plan and participate hands-on in spill response alongside production staff Manage fire protection (extinguishers, alarms, hot work permits, fire watch) and coordinate with the local fire department and county emergency planning committee Own physical site security: access control, key / badge management, and visitor procedures Maintain SDS, PPE programs, and hazardous waste storage/disposal compliance Manage air permitting, stormwater, and hazardous waste compliance in partnership with our third-party environmental consulting firm, who prepares annual filings (Tier II, MAERS, Title V Certification) Lead monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings; assign corrective actions and track them to closure Chair root-cause investigations for incidents and near-misses; own a leading-indicator program (near-miss reporting, hazard hunts) Own the annual review cycle for all safety, emergency response, and security SOPsEducation & Experience:5+ years of hands-on EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting Working knowledge of OSHA / MIOSHA standards; PSM experience a plus Familiarity with Title V air permits and hazardous waste regulations Experience supporting workers' compensation investigations A proactive, floor-first leadership style, you're comfortable grabbing a mop or leading a spill cleanup alongside your team, not just documenting it Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to hold peer managers accountable on safety Emergency management experience preferred