Position: EHS Manager
Direct Reports: Individual contributor
Reports To: Plant Manager
Salary Range: $125k to $145k
Bonus: 15% annual bonus
Relocation: Yes
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) programs to drive continuous improvement and reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
- Ensure all required HSE training programs are current, effective, and completed on schedule.
- Oversee weekly, monthly, and annual HSE inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
- Maintain all required environmental permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
- Partner with department leaders to achieve key HSE performance indicators (KPIs), including training completion, inspections, safety observations, and compliance initiatives.
- Support business objectives by ensuring corporate HSE policies, directives, and initiatives are successfully implemented at the site level.
- Develop and execute annual HSE objectives and continuous improvement plans in collaboration with site leadership and the Regional HSE Manager.
- Implement new or revised HSE policies and regulatory requirements while ensuring effective communication and adoption throughout the facility.
- Lead the site’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and drive environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Assess HSE training needs, develop training resources, and deliver engaging training sessions for employees and leadership.
- Lead or support investigations of workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with Human Resources to manage Workers’ Compensation claims and support return-to-work efforts while minimizing lost or restricted workdays.
- Foster a positive safety culture by coaching leaders, promoting employee engagement, and encouraging accountability at every level of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 5 + years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment required. Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Working knowledge of industry standards including NFPA and ANSI.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A hands‑on leadership style with the ability to prioritize competing demands, work under pressure, and drive results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.