EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

This role requires a hands-on safety leader who can influence performance across all levels of the organization while maintaining strong compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering , or another technical discipline preferred
• 3–5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead EHS programs and influence safety performance throughout an organization
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT , and applicable state and federal regulations
• Experience leading regulatory audits and environmental compliance programs
• Experience developing or managing safety management systems
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge and experience with behavior-based safety programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety or environmental certifications such as:
  • CSP – Certified Safety Professional
  • ASP – Associate Safety Professional
  • CHMM – Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
  • Equivalent professional certification
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or another regulated manufacturing environment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced EHS professional who can combine regulatory expertise with practical, hands-on safety leadership. Candidates with a background in food or dairy manufacturing , professional safety certifications, and experience driving measurable improvements in workplace safety and environmental compliance will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity.