Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role promotes a safe work environment, minimizes environmental impact, and drives continuous improvement in workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, programs, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, risk assessments, and environmental audits to identify and eliminate hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs, including hazard communication, emergency response, PPE, chemical handling, and ergonomics.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and hazardous waste management programs.
• Monitor air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, waste disposal, and other environmental compliance activities.
• Develop and coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire safety, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
• Lead safety committees and promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
• Track and report safety metrics, injury rates, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Manage workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and respond to findings from OSHA, EPA, and other agencies.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and human resources to improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace injuries, environmental risks, and regulatory non-compliance.

Skills and Expertise:

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Management
• OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Environmental Compliance
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Emergency Response Planning
• Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management
• Safety Training and Employee Development
• Regulatory Auditing and Compliance
• Workers' Compensation Administration
• Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture Development
• Leadership and Team Management
• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office and EHS Management Software

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 58+ years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), with at least 23 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, hazard analyses, and environmental compliance audits.
• Experience investigating workplace incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training programs.
• Familiarity with emergency response planning, fire protection, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
• Strong understanding of workers' compensation, injury prevention, ergonomics, and return-to-work programs.
• Experience managing environmental permits, waste disposal, air emissions, wastewater, and stormwater compliance programs.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safety culture at all organizational levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain regulatory documentation, and present safety performance metrics to management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, conduct facility inspections, and work in production, laboratory, warehouse, and outdoor environments as needed.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.