EHS Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking an EHS Manager in Montpelier, VT area!

• Provide leadership and support for all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs that promote compliance, safe work practices, and employee engagement.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct safety onboarding and required regulatory training.
• Partner with employees and leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain EHS records, permits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Perform inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Evaluate equipment and processes to improve safety, ergonomics, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and trends.
• Support compliance audits, regulatory inspections, and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, and injury prevention efforts.
• Stay current on EHS regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate across departments to support business goals and employee well-being.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to lead EHS programs and influence safety performance at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.
• Ability to travel between facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CHMM, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience leading regulatory audits, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and behavior-based safety programs.