Environment, Health and Safety Manager

We have been retained by a long-term client in search of an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and environmental initiatives across a complex manufacturing operation. The position is located just south of the Louisville, KY area. Join a rapidly growing, privately held distilled spirits manufacturer where you'll have the opportunity to build the safety culture, drive meaningful change, and influence the future of EHS across the organization.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who wants to do more than maintain existing programs. The organization is looking for someone who can enhance processes, strengthen employee engagement, and help build a world-class safety culture in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and continuously improve safety and environmental programs across manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations
• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and accountability initiatives
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
• Partner closely with operations leadership to identify risks and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee contractor safety, workers' compensation, audits, inspections, and emergency response planning
• Lead, coach, and develop EHS team members while helping establish the long-term safety vision for the site

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and regulatory compliance
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

• 10+ years of EHS experience
• Previous leadership or management experience
• CSP, CIH, or similar professional certifications
• Experience within food & beverage, distilled spirits, packaging, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Significant ability to influence safety strategy and culture
• Opportunity to build and improve processes without excessive corporate bureaucracy
• High visibility with operational leadership
• Rapidly growing, privately held organization with a strong track record of success
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, work hard/play hard culture
• Strong long-term career growth potential

If you're passionate about creating a culture where safety is embraced at every level and want the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on an organization, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.