Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Description Environmental Health & Safety Manager

MOHR Talent | Brandenburg, Kentucky
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually
Relocation Assistance:
Available for qualified candidates
Take Ownership of Safety. Lead Environmental Compliance. Help Shape a Growing Operation.

Are you an EHS professional who enjoys being out in the field, working alongside operations teams, and solving real-world safety and environmental challenges? MOHR Talent is recruiting an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for an established, growing building materials operation in Meade County, Kentucky. This is an opportunity to take ownership of safety and environmental compliance across two active quarry locations, working directly with senior operational leadership to strengthen programs, improve practices, and keep people safe.

You won't be managing safety from behind a desk. You'll be a visible leader in the operation, building relationships with employees, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping create a workplace where safety and environmental responsibility are part of everyday decisions.

If you thrive in heavy industrial environments and enjoy having the responsibility and autonomy to get things done, this role deserves a closer look.

What You'll Be Responsible For Lead Safety Where It Matters Most

• Take the lead in maintaining and improving safety programs across two active quarry operations.
• Conduct hands-on site inspections, identify hazards, and help resolve potential risks before incidents occur.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and provide practical coaching to employees and supervisors.
• Support compliance with MSHA and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Oversee incident reporting, safety documentation, and emergency response planning.
• Partner with operational and corporate leadership to strengthen safety practices and encourage employee ownership of safety.

Own Environmental Compliance

• Oversee environmental compliance activities and help keep operations aligned with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with external environmental consultants on permitting and regulatory matters.
• Manage environmental monitoring, inspections, sampling, testing, and reporting.
• Oversee compliance activities involving water quality, air emissions, tank inspections, and other environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and support regulatory inspections.
• Identify practical improvements that support environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

Be a Trusted Partner to Operations

• Work closely with senior leadership and site teams to address safety and environmental priorities.
• Maintain an active field presence and build strong working relationships across both facilities.
• Provide guidance, training, and support that helps employees understand the importance of safe work practices.
• Help develop improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance and reduce operational risk.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and projects tied to safety and environmental performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 3+ years of relatable experience.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply safety and environmental regulations, including MSHA and OSHA standards.
• Experience supporting workplace safety, environmental compliance, or related industrial operational programs.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and work comfortably in an active industrial environment.
• Experience maintaining compliance records, preparing reports, and using standard business software.

Experience That Will Set You Apart

• Hands-on experience with MSHA regulations, particularly in surface mining operations.
• Background in quarries, aggregates, mining, cement, sand and gravel, or other heavy industrial…