EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

EHS Manager

Location: Laurel, MS area

Base Salary: $135,000–$150,000 annually

Bonus: 12% bonus opportunity

Relocation Assistance: Available

Schedule: Onsite; support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an EHS Manager to lead site environmental, health, and safety programs. This position manages two Safety Coordinators and partners with plant leadership to strengthen employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience, hands-on knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) , and the ability to manage environmental reporting and compliance. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and opportunities for advancement within a larger organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop two Safety Coordinators, delegating responsibilities and establishing clear accountability.

• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Own the site’s LOTO program, including procedures, training, inspections, and associated records.

• Lead environmental compliance activities, including air permitting and monitoring, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, and chemical management.

• Coordinate required sampling, inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting with internal teams, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.

• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, corporate EHS teams, and third-party auditors.

• Own the site’s zero-waste program and lead initiatives to reduce landfill disposal and improve sustainability.

• Oversee safety training, new-hire safety orientation, and contractor onboarding; maintain accurate training records.

• Participate in daily plant-floor safety walks and partner with Operations and Maintenance to address hazards promptly.

• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events; identify root causes and track corrective actions through completion.

• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and monitor EHS performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

• Lead audits and inspections and ensure timely resolution of findings.

• Maintain emergency response plans, job safety analyses, safety data sheets, and other required EHS documentation.

• Support contractor safety, occupational health programs, and return-to-work activities.

• Evaluate new equipment, process changes, and engineering projects for EHS risks.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and plant leadership to build a proactive safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least five years of management experience in an operations or manufacturing environment , with responsibility for EHS programs.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching employees, delegating work, and driving accountability.

• Direct experience managing LOTO programs and hazardous energy control requirements.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local EHS requirements.

• Experience managing environmental compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping.

• Experience leading safety training, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions.

• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.

• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional shift or weekend needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, refining, coatings, metals, or another complex industrial environment.

• Experience with air permits, wastewater compliance, hazardous waste, stormwater, and chemical management.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.

• Experience with industrial hygiene programs, including noise, respiratory protection, chemical exposure, and air monitoring.

• Experience leading waste reduction, sustainability, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Relevant credentials such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA 30, or ISO Lead Auditor.

• Master’s degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.

Compensation and Benefits

• $135,000–$150,000 base salary

• 12% bonus opportunity

• Relocation assistance available

• Benefits package including a 401(k) and pension plan

• Leadership autonomy and opportunities for professional growth

This is a confidential search. Employer information will be shared during the recruiting process.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)