EHS Manager

Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: West Columbia and Orangeburg - Supporting two facilities
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift :Full Time | Mon-Fri
Compensation: $100K - $115k
Benefits: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to oversee EHS programs for two manufacturing facilities located in Columbia and Orangeburg, SC. This leadership role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive safety leader with a strong manufacturing background who can build relationships across operations, drive a positive safety culture, reduce organizational risk, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties: 

• Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety programs across two manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and all applicable regulations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, hazard communication, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, emergency response, ergonomics, and contractor safety.

• Conduct safety training, lead safety committee meetings, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, Workers' Compensation management, and safety performance tracking.

• Perform facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments while partnering with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Facilities to improve workplace safety.

• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including waste management, chemical storage, air emissions, stormwater, permits, and regulatory reporting.

• Manage EHS budgets, documentation, and program performance while providing guidance and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 7+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.

• Experience leading EHS programs across manufacturing operations.

• Proven experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Ability to support and travel between the Columbia and Orangeburg facilities.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.