Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing EHS policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA) as well as corporate standards. Success requires strong collaboration across all organizational levels and contractors to identify and implement effective EHS solutions. A deep understanding of regulatory requirements, combined with exceptional communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, is essential to fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years safety and health experience in a manufacturing environment.

• This is a key position on our leadership team and a proven record of leadership abilities is strongly desired.

• Ability to provide first aid/triage, administer drug tests and train first responders.

• Experience in conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, HRIS and third party systems.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees and management.

• A thorough understanding of federal and state regulations including OSHA, EPA and state and local regulatory requirements, in the state of Ohio.

• Demonstrated experience investigating and managing injuries, claims and procedure.

• Paramedic or nursing experience a plus.

Education

• BS in Health and Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or related field is required.

Safety Leadership & Risk Reduction

• Lead the site’s EHS program to achieve year-over-year reductions in injuries and incidents.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and job safety analyses to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Serve as the primary site contact for OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory inspections, ensuring timely follow-up and corrective actions.
• Monitor and control industrial hygiene factors such as noise, air quality, lighting, and ergonomics through routine sampling and assessments.
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified equipment to ensure controls and safeguards are in place prior to operation.
• Ensure all required OSHA programs, training, and documentation are compliant and up to date.
• Lead investigations of all incidents, near misses, and property losses; ensure root causes are identified, and corrective actions are completed.
• Align EHS goals with overall business objectives and operational excellence
• Partner with supervisors and team leaders to reinforce safe behaviors through Gemba safety walks and coaching.
• Drive a “Zero Harm” culture through engagement, visibility, and accountability at every level of the organization.

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, waste, air emissions, and water discharge requirements.
• Manage all environmental reporting, permitting, and recordkeeping for the facility.
• Lead initiatives that reduce waste, emissions, and energy consumption in line with corporate sustainability goals.
• Ensure the proper identification, safe storage, accurate recordkeeping, employee training, and compliant disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with EPA and OSHA regulations. 
• Prepare environmental regulatory reports for submittal. Including, but is not limited to, TRI, tier II, form R and quarterly reports. 
• Maintain accurate environmental records, including hazardous waste management, air emissions permitting, water discharge compliance, and industrial hygiene monitoring. 
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to maintain environmental control equipment and prevent noncompliance events.
• Support the corporate sustainability strategy through local data collection and reporting.

EHS Systems, Training & Governance

• Maintain the site’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, andFire Prevention Plan; conduct regular drills to ensure readiness and employee participation.
• Coordinatefirst responder and medical emergency programs, including First Aid/CPR certification and emergency response team training.
• Implement and maintain the site EHS management system consistent with corporate standards and the ASD Lean Operating System.
• Conduct new hire and refresher EHS training to ensure all employees understand and follow site standards. 
• Develop and deliver specific training programs (LOTO, forklift, confined space, hazard communication, emergency response, PPE).
• Ensure EHS document retention for all safety training, environmental compliance.
• Ensure documentation of employee exposure to workplace hazards in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain plant EHS metrics, and dashboards, reporting performance during daily and weekly Tier reviews.
• Ensure the facility’s emergency preparedness and response plans are current, trained, and tested.
• Oversee maintenance of a complete and accurate SDS file for ready access. 
• Lead the local EHS committee and coordinate safety communications across all shifts.

Continuous Improvement & Culture

• Use RCCM’s, PDCA and root cause methodologies to identify, correct, and prevent EHS system deficiencies.
• Partner with Lean and Operations teams to integrate safety improvements into Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Audit and improve 5S standards in high-risk areas to ensure a safe and organized workplace.
• Drive a proactive culture by increasing near-miss and hazard reporting participation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs related to waste disposal, energy use, and safety claims.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner daily with the Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Focus Factory Managers to ensure EHS accountability at every level.
• Provide coaching and development for team members and EHS committee representatives.
• Support corporate EHS initiatives and audits; ensure timely closure of findings.
• Partner with Human Resources in the management of workers compensation cases and return to work program for injured team members.
• Serve as the site’s technical expert and point of contact for regulatory agencies, inspectors, and auditors.
• Align with the Sr. Director of EHS & Sustainability to deploy standardized tools, training, and metrics across the plant.

Leadership Expectations

• Leads as a servant leader, visible and engaged with employees daily.
• Operates with integrity, transparency, and a proactive mindset.
• Communicates clearly and consistently, reinforcing safety and environmental priorities.
• Develops people through coaching and recognition rather than compliance alone.
• Embeds safety and sustainability as foundational pillars of operational excellence under the ASD Lean Operating System.
• Builds trust and influence across the organization by engaging regularly on the shop floor, listening to employee feedback, and ensuring corrective actions are visibly implemented and communicated.

Position Impact

• The Plant EHS & Sustainability Manager is central to building and sustaining a safe, compliant, and proactive culture that supports operational excellence.  Success in this role is defined by visible improvement in safety performance, regulatory compliance, and engagement — all driven by consistent execution of the ASD Lean Operating System and collaboration across all functions of the plant.