Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager

We are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives for a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving programs that ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.

As a member of the plant leadership team, the SHE Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other cross-functional teams to drive safety performance, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe, compliant, and collaborative workplace.

Location: Philadelphia, PA Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 annually, plus eligibility to earn discretionary bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-wide environmental, health, and safety management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as company policies and standards.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and case management activities.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify hazards and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency preparedness activities.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve workplace safety and reduce operational risk.
• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Monitor environmental, health, and safety performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and reporting metrics.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen the organization's safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, communication, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs that enhance regulatory compliance and operational performance.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance related to air, water, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental programs.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and external contractors, as needed.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices to support ongoing compliance and organizational readiness.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, or a related technical field.
• Seven or more years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated success leading incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training programs.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.

Preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or another recognized safety certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Experience managing environmental, health, and safety programs in highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Core Competencies

• Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• OSHA and Environmental Regulations
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Emergency Response Planning
• Safety Training and Employee Development
• Environmental Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Data Analysis and Performance Metrics
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coaching and Influencing
• Stakeholder Management

Leadership Expectations

• Foster a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Coach and influence leaders and employees to strengthen safety performance and accountability.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to achieve operational and compliance objectives.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements.
• Lead organizational change initiatives that enhance safety performance and environmental sustainability.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and effective decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented environmental, health, and safety professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities. They possess a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management, and can effectively influence others to build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. They thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to protecting employees, the environment, and business operations through strategic leadership and operational excellence.