Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager at POWDER ALLOY CORPORATION is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all workplace safety, environmental compliance, and occupational health programs. Reporting to our COO and operating out of our 70,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Loveland, Ohio, you will own the regulatory compliance framework and champion a zero-incident safety culture across all advanced material operations. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Industrial Safety & Combustible Dust Management Serve as the primary subject matter expert on combustible dust hazards, ensuring all processing loops for reactive metals (e.g., Titanium, Aluminum, and Nickel base alloys) strictly satisfy NFPA guidelines. Oversee the inspection, maintenance, and compliance of critical safety infrastructure, including industrial dust collection systems, deflagration venting, explosion isolation valves, and static-grounding tracking systems. Manage the respiratory protection and PPE programs, ensuring all operators in hazardous zones are properly fit-tested, trained, and outfitted with mandatory flame-resistant (FR) and static-dissipative apparel. Lead the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and Hot Work permit programs for all production shifts and facilities maintenance operations. Environmental Compliance & Waste Management Own all environmental permitting, monitoring, and reporting for air emissions, storm water, and wastewater discharge in full compliance with local, state (Ohio EPA), and federal regulations. Own all Safety documentation, including requirements for training and programs such as the Safety Manuals, Hazard Communication Programs, Emergency Action Plans, Respiratory Protection Programs and all other applicable EHS programs. Manage the storage, handling, labeling, and manifest tracking of hazardous waste streams, ensuring compliant disposal of spent chemicals, scrap sludges, and filter media. Conduct regular workplace air-sampling and industrial hygiene assessments to monitor chemical and fine-particulate exposure thresholds on the manufacturing floor. Incident Investigation, Auditing & Training Lead all root-cause analyses (RCA) for safety incidents or near-misses, establishing robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to permanently eliminate workplace hazards. Design, schedule, and facilitate comprehensive EHS onboarding and annual safety training for both hourly production teams and technical management personnel. Direct regular, comprehensive safety audits and walkthroughs across the 70,000 sq. ft. facility, immediately resolving physical hazards or procedural non-conformances. Serve as the primary liaison and host during official regulatory inspections (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and tier-1 aerospace customer quality/EHS audits. Maintain OSHA logs and workers compensation documentation, required work posters and notifications. Required Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Chemistry, or a deeply related technical discipline. 5–7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience specifically within an industrial foundry, primary metals processing, chemical batch plant, or powder metallurgy manufacturing facility. Deep, practical mastery of NFPA combustible dust standards (e.g., NFPA 484, NFPA 652) and their applications in reactive fine-particulate environments. Proven track record managing hazardous materials logistics under strict OSHA Hazard Communication and DOT guidelines. Technical Competencies Regulatory Expertise: Extensive working knowledge of federal and Ohio state OSHA and EPA regulations, as well as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) laws. Safety Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is highly preferred. Traceability Integration: Familiarity with maintaining EHS training and compliance data in alignment with rigorous AS9100 and aerospace OEM audit requirements. Communication & Influence: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to instruct and earn the trust of floor operators while authoritatively briefing executive staff.