EHS Manager

EHS Manager

Location: Elmira Heights, NY Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including OSHA, DEC, State Accreditations (New York), ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve workplace safety, reduce work-related injuries and occupational illnesses, and minimize environmental impact.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, and deliver relevant training sessions to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives, maintain accurate documentation, and report on EHS performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Translate corporate EHS requirements into management systems with site-specific goals, interfacing with regulatory agencies and acting as liaison with government authorities.
• Manage and direct the site in achieving EHS targets and ISO certifications; support creation of EHS goals for leadership and frontline teams.
• Manage EHS priorities during facility restructuring projects, ensuring environmental permits are obtained prior to process changes.
• Facilitate and coordinate annual EHS audits, oversee corrective actions, and report audit results to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards including industrial hygiene, confined space entry, fall protection, machine guarding, and contractor safety.
• Manage storm water permits, air sampling protocols, and outsource or train staff in safety and environmental awareness programs.
• Administer employee safety and risk programs and maintain current insurance policies including Workers Compensation.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and other relevant gatherings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, regulatory compliance, Human Resources, and training.
• Strong leadership and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Access skills desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hands-on management capacity.
• Must adhere to safety requirements, report injuries and unsafe conditions promptly, and wear required PPE.
• Position does not support immigration sponsorship.