EHS Manager

Environment, Health & Safety Manager

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a new manufacturing location. This onsite role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with a strong focus on building and sustaining a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager will partner closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and leadership to implement effective EHS programs and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with applicable EHS regulations at the state and federal levels
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact to site operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and site-specific programs
• Establish and track EHS metrics; analyze trends and present insights to management to support continuous improvement
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements
• Lead and oversee incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action completion
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and risk assessments; participate in external compliance and loss-prevention audits
• Coordinate and track corrective actions resulting from audits, assessments, and inspections
• Partner with facilities and property management to ensure appropriate fire and life safety controls are in place and maintained
• Oversee required environmental permitting (air, water, and land) and associated reporting
• Serve as the primary site contact for government and regulatory inquiries related to EHS
• Act as a technical EHS resource for leadership and employees; lead the site safety committee
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement / 6S initiatives
• Provide recommendations to enhance EHS practices, performance, and compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in EHS roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and North Carolina EHS regulations
• Proven experience implementing and managing EHS programs in an operational setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to train and influence others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new facility start-ups
• Prior experience leading safety committees
• Exposure to ISO-based EHS management systems
• Experience with continuous improvement or Lean/6S initiatives