Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Position Summary Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across assigned EAI facilities. Partners with site leadership and multiple departments to build a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental regulations, and reduce workplace risk through hazard identification, incident investigation, and employee training. Core Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS programs and policies covering hazard recognition, PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and emergency response. Conduct routine facility inspections and job hazard analyses; track corrective actions to closure. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for injuries, near-misses, and property damage events. Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs and coordinate workers’ compensation reporting with HR. Manage and publish monthly KPI’s providing ongoing visibility of EHS performance across all business entities. Remain current with all federal, state, and local EHS requirements as it pertains to the overall business. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local environmental and safety regulations across assigned sites. Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and permits; maintain audit-ready documentation. Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and represent the company during inspections and audits. Monitor changes in EHS regulations and update internal policies and procedures accordingly. Training & Safety Culture Partner with L&D to design and deliver EHS training for new hires, supervisors, and existing employees, including annual refreshers. Partner with site leadership to build and reinforce a proactive, employee-driven safety culture. Lead safety committee meetings and coordinate site-wide safety communications and recognition programs. Partner with plant engineering and facilities to evaluate, establish, and recommend best practices to mitigate and/or prevent accidents or injuries. Highly visible role requiring regular and recurring visits to each entity location. Willing to work autonomously while also providing regular updates to site leaders and senior leadership at defined intervals and/or upon request. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of progressive experience in environmental health and safety, ideally in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial setting. Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards, EPA regulations, and workers’ compensation processes. OSHA 30-Hour certification required; CSP, CIH, or ASP preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint and Teams, ERP (SAP or Oracle–NetSuite), ASANA or Monday (project management) and the latest AI tools (Co‑Pilot, ChatGPT, Claude) highly preferred. Preferred Background Experience supporting EHS programs across multiple sites or subsidiaries within a multi-entity company structure; familiarity with lithium‑ion batteries, electronics, and solar manufacturing environments. Familiarity with ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) management systems. Training experience with the application of forklifts, overhead cranes and jibs, tuggers, and AGVs is a plus. Critical‑thinking, team‑building, ergonomics, preventive‑mindset, and the ability to communicate at all levels. Physical Requirements This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting 50+ lbs., bending, stooping, climbing, performing computer work, and periodic exposure to manufacturing or warehouse environments including noise, dust, and moving equipment. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr