EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.

EnSafe is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to work as a full-time consultant at a client site in Columbus, GA . This position is based on a 4-month contract with the opportunity for permanent hire . This is a dynamic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving safety culture and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Implement and support client EHS programs, policies, and procedures to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Conduct assessments and provide technical guidance on:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine guarding
• Confined space entry
• Job hazard analysis
• Administer safety-related programs and projects.
• Deliver EHS training and support to facility personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in EHS Studies or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train others.
• Experience with safety program development and implementation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific EHS regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS Management systems.
• Proven expertise in hazard identification and control strategies.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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