Job Description
EHS Manager
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary + 10–15% bonus
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Visa sponsorship is not available
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary + 10–15% bonus
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Visa sponsorship is not available
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs at a manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing and maintaining EHS programs, and supporting a safe and productive manufacturing environment.
The EHS Manager will report to the Director of EHS and lead a team of three EHS professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, previous people leadership experience, and hands-on experience with core industrial safety programs including LOTO, risk assessments, electrical safety, confined space, employee training, and OSHA compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the site's Environmental, Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of three EHS professionals while partnering closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and other functional teams.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, job hazard analyses, job safety analyses, and other assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine safety programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight for electrical safety programs and safe work practices.
• Manage confined space safety programs and ensure appropriate procedures, training, and controls are in place.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and administer the OSHA 300 Log and related reporting requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis, including methodologies such as 5-Why and Fishbone analysis, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support emergency preparedness, PPE, ergonomics, powered industrial truck, aerial work platform, working-at-heights, hearing conservation, and other applicable safety programs.
• Monitor site EHS performance, identify areas for improvement, and establish appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to integrate safety into daily operations, process changes, and new initiatives.
• Support regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS requirements.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, procedures, and training materials.
• Participate in safety meetings, awareness programs, audits, inspections, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage EHS-related budgets, schedules, contractors, equipment, and resources as needed.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure employees at all levels understand and follow established safety requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline; equivalent EHS experience may also be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Previous EHS leadership or supervisory experience is required.
• Strong manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with LOTO, risk assessments/JHA/JSA, electrical safety, and confined space programs.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training to manufacturing employees.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience managing OSHA 300 Logs.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, hazard identification, incident investigation, and corrective action.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing operations or functional areas.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Additional safety certifications are a plus.
• Experience with machine safety, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, PPE, PIT/AWP, hearing conservation, and working-at-heights programs.
• Experience with environmental, health, and safety program development or implementation in a manufacturing facility.
What We Offer
• Competitive base salary of $120,000–$140,000
• 10–15% annual bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing EHS leader who wants to take ownership of site safety programs, lead a team, and have a direct impact on the safety culture and operations of a growing manufacturing facility.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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