EHS Manager
Overview
· A well-established international manufacturer with decades of continuous operation is looking for a floor-present safety leader to take ownership of an existing EHS program at a large, highly automated production facility.
· The program has solid bones and systems are in place, a coordinator is on staff, and the structure exists. What’s missing is the right leader to carry it forward.
· This is a visible, hands-on role. The expectation is that you’re on the floor regularly, engaged with the workforce, and active in how safety gets managed day to day. It is not a desk position and not a compliance-only role.
Responsibilities
· Take ownership of all EHS programs across a large-scale automated manufacturing facility
· Lead a small team including a Safety Coordinator and support personnel
· Drive a proactive safety culture through floor presence, employee engagement, and consistent follow-through
· Oversee OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, and all required compliance reporting
· Manage environmental programs covering air permits, waste minimization, and recycling
· Monitor industrial hygiene conditions including chemical exposure and noise levels
· Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permitting, inspections, and compliance matters
· Develop and deliver safety training for both associates and management
· Lead safety committee planning and facility-wide safety initiatives
· Conduct regular walkthroughs to identify hazards and engage employees directly
· Set and track departmental safety metrics including lost-time incident goals
· Support continuous improvement efforts and collaborate with plant operations leadership
· Manage new hire safety orientation
Requirements
· BS/BA in Environmental Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred
· 2+ years of hands-on plant safety experience in a manufacturing setting required
· Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical application in a production environment
· Experience managing or coordinating safety programs — not just supporting them
· Familiarity with regulatory agency coordination and compliance recordkeeping
· Workers’ compensation experience strongly preferred
· Comfortable working on the production floor daily
· Strong communicator who can influence at all levels