EHS Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date issued:
June 18, 2026

EHS Manager

Salaried, Exempt

Atchison, Kansas;
St. Joseph, MO

FOH - Foundry

Vice President Operations - ASJ

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at Vulcan Metals' Atchison/St. Joseph site. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving a strong safety culture, minimizing workplace risks, and supporting environmental stewardship. The EHS Manager partners with site leadership to create a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for all employees and contractors.

Employment eligibility requires U.S. person status under ITAR regulations, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals due to export control requirements.

• All roles in Vulcan Metals Corporation are required to have a focus on quality compliance by conducting quality observations, reporting any adverse observations or conditions (inadvertent or malicious) and to strive for a culture that prevents quality compliance violations occurring.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Kansas and Missouri State safety regulations.
• Coach and assist the operational team leaders in conducting site inspections, incident reporting and investigations, hazard assessments, and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Oversee air, water, and waste permits, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage records and interactions with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve site EHS policies, procedures, and systems.
• Deliver training to employees and supervisors on safety practices, hazard recognition, and environmental responsibilities.
• Provide coaching and support to leaders to reinforce accountability and continuous improvement.
• Champion a "safety-first" culture focused on prevention and risk reduction.
• Promote employee involvement in EHS programs through communication, recognition, and participation in safety committees.
• Serve as a visible leader and role model in safety and environmental stewardship.
• Oversee the Site Security Department, including management of a 3rd-party contractor.
• Ensure 168-hour weekly coverage across two site locations totaling 16 acres and 14 buildings.
• Coordinate security operations, contractor performance, and site access control.
• Partner with leadership to ensure site security programs align with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Zero citations or fines from OSHA, EPA, or state agencies.
• Reduction in recordable and maintain zero lost-time incidents, timely completion of incident investigations and corrective actions.
• 100% completion of required EHS training for employees and contractors; positive feedback on training relevance and impact.
• Internal and external audits demonstrate compliance with Vulcan policies and regulatory standards.
• High participation in safety programs, committees, and hazard reporting; measurable improvement in safety culture survey results.
• EHS programs are integrated into daily operations with visible leadership support and accountability at all levels.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS management experience in manufacturing, foundry, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Kansas and Missouri State regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with incident investigations, audits, and compliance programs.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Office setting within a foundry facility; occasional visits to production areas required.
• Exposure to industrial equipment and processes; appropriate PPE provided as needed.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to drive cultural change and build accountability.
• Solid understanding of EHS regulations, systems, and risk management.
• Works effectively with employees, supervisors, regulators, and external stakeholders.