EHS Manager

Location: Greenville, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all safety, health, and environmental programs for a growing metals manufacturing facility with approximately 200 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and strengthening safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will be highly visible on the production floor, comfortable leading change, and passionate about creating a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• 7+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, metals fabrication, or a similar industrial environment
• Experience leading safety programs within a manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and incident investigations

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• CSP, ASP, or similar professional safety certification
• Experience supporting a facility of approximately 200 employees

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations
• Manage programs including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Machine Guarding
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Crane Safety
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  • PPE Programs
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Confined Space
  • Hot Work Permits
• Oversee environmental programs including hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and chemical management

Safety Program Development

• Develop and improve EHS policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Implement and maintain safety management systems
• Drive safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Track and improve key safety performance metrics

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

• Conduct audits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments
• Identify and mitigate hazards in fabrication, welding, and material handling operations
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve workplace safety

Incident Management & Workers' Compensation

• Lead incident investigations and corrective action efforts
• Manage injury reporting and documentation
• Coordinate workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs
• Work closely with medical providers and insurance carriers

Safety Leadership & Training

• Establish and lead a cross-functional Safety Committee
• Deliver safety training and maintain certification records
• Promote employee engagement and accountability
• Foster a positive, safety-focused culture across all levels of the organization

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop emergency response plans
• Conduct drills and preparedness exercises
• Ensure readiness for emergency situations

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment including welding, fabrication, and material handling operations
• Must be comfortable working on the production floor and interacting with employees across all shifts
• Ability to walk the facility regularly and lift up to 50 pounds