EHS Manager

$100000 - $150000 per year | Akron, OH | On-site | Permanent

We are seeking a hands‑on Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS programs at a metals recovery, refining, and manufacturing facility. This individual will partner with plant leadership, production, maintenance, and engineering to promote safe operations, manage environmental compliance, and reduce workplace risks.

We are a growing company seeking an EHS Manager to lead the department.

• Develop, implement, and maintain facility EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, Ohio EPA, and local requirements.
• Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments; track corrective actions through completion.
• Manage environmental permits, compliance calendars, inspections, recordkeeping, and required reporting.
• Oversee applicable hazardous waste, chemical storage, air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, and spill prevention programs.
• Maintain chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheets, and support safe chemical handling, storage, and disposal.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Coordinate employee training on hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, emergency response, and other applicable safety programs.
• Evaluate exposure risks associated with chemicals, metals, dust, fumes, noise, and processing equipment; coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring as needed.
• Partner with engineering and maintenance to review new equipment, process changes, and facility upgrades for EHS risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Five or more years of EHS experience in chemical processing, metals refining, recycling, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience leading facility EHS programs and working directly with plant operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental compliance, including hazardous waste management and permitting.
• Experience with chemical safety, incident investigations, risk assessments, employee training, and corrective action management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting or recordkeeping systems.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or a related professional certification preferred.
• Experience with process safety, management of change, and ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 systems is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.