Environment, Health and Safety Manager

EH&S Manager

Location: Rockaway, NJ | On-site

Confidential Manufacturing Company

A well-established manufacturer is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety initiatives and manage a small EH&S team. This role requires a hands-on safety professional who builds relationships on the manufacturing floor, develops team capability, and drives accountability across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s EH&S programs, with a strong emphasis on workplace safety and injury prevention.
• Manage, coach, and develop a small safety team.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and plant leadership to identify hazards and implement practical solutions.
• Drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and timely corrective actions.
• Lead safety training, inspections, audits, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Track safety performance and use data to prioritize improvements.
• Strengthen employee engagement and reinforce consistent safety expectations throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Progressive EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong safety expertise, including hazard recognition, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading a small team or supervising EH&S professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to influence plant leaders, supervisors, and hourly employees.
• A practical, visible leadership style and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional safety certification, such as CSP or ASP, preferred.

Ideal Candidate

A strong safety leader who combines technical knowledge with clear communication and follow-through. The right person can develop a small team, earn credibility with employees, and help manufacturing leaders make safety part of daily operations.

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