Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for supporting and promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. This position develops, implements, and monitors EH&S programs, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, investigates incidents, conducts training, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that reduce workplace risks and environmental impacts.

This EH&S Manager collaborates closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, human resources, and leadership teams to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Safety Management
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace safety programs and policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART, near misses, and corrective action completion.
• Assist with emergency response planning and coordination.
• Participate in safety committees and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Health & Safety Programs

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews of safety policies to ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Support site leadership in meeting all regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments focused on foundry-specific hazards (molten metal, silica exposure, high heat, heavy machinery).
• Maintain and update programs such as:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Respiratory Protection
• Hazard Communication
• PPE Requirements
• Confined Space Entry
• Hot Work
• Electrical Safety
• Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, silica, air quality).

Training & Employee Development:

• Develop and deliver EH&S training programs, including:
• New employee orientation
• Hazard communication
• Lockout/Tagout
• Powered industrial trucks
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Emergency preparedness
• Ergonomics
• Confined space awareness
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Coach supervisors and employees on EH&S best practices.
• Environmental Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including air emissions, waste management, water discharge, and hazardous material handling.
• Maintain environmental permits, reports, and required documentation.
• Support waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Maintain EH&S records, reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to site leadership.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety metrics, dashboards, compliance records, and inspection logs.
• Prepare reports for internal leadership review and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Support the implementation of safety culture improvement initiatives.
• Lead or support projects focused on hazard reduction, ergonomic improvements, energy conservation, and environmental sustainability.
• Promote employee participation in EH&S programs and continuous improvement activities.
• Continuous Improvement

Who You Are:

You are detail oriented, process focused and want to make an impact. Safety is important to you and you like to educate and identify ways to make an operation safe and efficient.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental management principles, including risk assessment and mitigation, machinery and process safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational health, fire protection, loss prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Solid problem-solving and root-cause analysis capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and inspect equipment and work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 3-5 years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing, industrial distribution or similar environment preferred.
• Experience with EH&S management systems preferred.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON


Our Commitment to Our People


At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.


We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.


Work Authorization


Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.


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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.


With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!


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