Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Our client is a forward-thinking global manufacturing company specializing in the design, development, and production of high-quality plastic components and assemblies for the automotive, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Through its commitment to innovation, sustainability, quality, and advanced manufacturing, the company supports leading global organizations in bringing the vehicles, equipment, and products of tomorrow to life.

The company continues to strengthen its operational, technical, and manufacturing capabilities through an ambitious growth strategy supported by significant capital investment, strategic acquisitions, and sustained organic growth. With an established international presence and extensive expertise in advanced blow-molding and injection-molding technologies, the organization is well positioned for continued expansion. To support its next phase of development, the company is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead and enhance the EHS function at its manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina.

In this role, you will provide leadership and direction for all site Environmental, Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations while building a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality, and Materials Management, as well as external service providers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to identify and mitigate risks, improve EHS performance, and support continuous improvement throughout the facility. You will be accountable for developing and implementing effective EHS policies, procedures, training programs, and performance measures while promoting employee engagement, regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all Environmental, Health and Safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the site’s EHS management systems, supporting alignment with applicable standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, safe working practices, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Conduct routine safety audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and hazard-identification activities.
• Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, environmental incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring the timely implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS orientation, training, and awareness programs for employees, supervisors, managers, contractors, and other site personnel.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, business preparedness programs, evacuation procedures, drills, and site response activities.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs relating to waste management, air emissions, chemical handling, spill prevention, water discharge, and other applicable operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, permits, documentation, regulatory reports, and required submissions, ensuring the facility remains prepared for internal and external audits.
• Establish, monitor, analyze, and report on EHS performance metrics, identifying trends and recommending actions to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality, and Materials Management to ensure that equipment, processes, projects, and working practices meet established EHS requirements.
• Participate in the evaluation, installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment and manufacturing processes to identify and address potential EHS risks.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, consultants, contractors, waste-management companies, equipment vendors, and relevant regulatory agencies.
• Support regulatory inspections, insurance audits, customer assessments, and corporate EHS reviews, coordinating responses and corrective actions where required.
• Promote employee participation in safety programs and foster a culture of personal accountability, hazard awareness, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
• Remain current with changes in EHS legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and manufacturing best practices, communicating their potential impact to site leadership.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute EHS strategies aligned with the organization’s operational priorities and broader business objectives. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Proven Environmental, Health and Safety experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous EHS experience within plastics, blow molding, injection molding, and/or automotive manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental and occupational health and safety management standards, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving comprehensive EHS programs and management systems.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, compliance audits, job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Proven ability to lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging EHS training programs to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors.
• Strong understanding of emergency response planning, hazardous-material handling, waste management, environmental compliance, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, practical policies, procedures, and operational controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience using EHS metrics and trend analysis to drive measurable performance improvements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, influencing, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees and leaders across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and operate effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional EHS certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per annum – Negotiable on Experience

Performance Bonus: Up to 16% of salary P/A

Benefits: Generous paid time off (20 Days), comprehensive holiday calendar, family health insurance plan, a strong 401k matched retirement plan, and excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Anderson, South Carolina