EHS Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager)
Overview

A well-established, growing manufacturer with 20+ facilities across North America. Built on a reputation for quality, innovation, and a people-first culture. This is a company that invests in its operations and the people who run them.
Job Overview

We are looking for a hands-on EHS Manager to own safety, compliance, and environmental programs at our St. Louis manufacturing facility. You will work side-by-side with operations, maintenance, and leadership to reduce risk, drive accountability, and build a culture where safety is not an afterthought. This is a high-visibility role with real influence.
Responsibilities

• Lead OSHA and environmental compliance across all facility operations
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations with thorough root cause analysis
• Manage OSHA logs, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting
• Oversee environmental programs including waste management, stormwater, emissions, and chemical handling
• Deliver hands-on safety training: Lockout/Tagout, PPE, machine guarding, ergonomics, and emergency response
• Partner with operations to identify and control hazards related to plastics processing, robotics, compressed air, and material handling
• Track safety metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support emergency preparedness including fire safety, evacuation, spill response, and medical coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Background in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; CHST, ASP, or similar safety certification a plus
• First Aid / CPR / AED certified (or willing to obtain)
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience + annual bonus
• Real influence over safety strategy and culture at the facility level
• Collaborative environment with strong operational leadership support
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a growing facility