The EHS Manager will lead all site environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance while creating a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and Materials Management to reduce risk, improve EHS performance, and support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Manage and improve EHS systems, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
- Lead accident, injury, environmental incident, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, managers, and contractors.
- Manage environmental programs covering waste, air emissions, chemicals, spill prevention, and water discharge.
- Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
- Maintain EHS permits, records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Track EHS metrics and trends to identify risks and improve performance.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations on new equipment, process changes, and capital projects.
- Support regulatory inspections, customer assessments, insurance audits, and corporate EHS reviews.
- Promote employee engagement and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and environmental responsibility.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
- Proven EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or automotive manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
- Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and EHS training.
- Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence employees and leaders across a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
- CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar professional certification is desirable.
Benefits
Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Performance Bonus: Up to 16% of annual salary
Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus a comprehensive paid holiday calendar
Health & Family Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families
Retirement: Competitive 401(k) plan with a strong company match
Career Development: Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a growing global organization
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Direct Hire