Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Manager

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining prevention-focused health, safety, and environmental programs across all company operations. This position ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements while driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The EHS Manager will focus on proactive risk reduction, employee training, inspections, and trend analysis to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.

Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the EHS Manager, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description.

• Lead the planning and execution of site-specific EHS programs and initiatives in alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct and document routine facility inspections, hazard assessments, and walkthroughs; track corrective actions to closure.
• Deliver and coordinate employee training on topics including accident prevention, OSHA standards, DOT compliance, emergency response, PPE, blood borne pathogens, and hazard communication.
• Review accident/incident reports, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with HR on workers’ compensation cases by providing timely reporting, incident follow-up, and proactive return-to-work guidance.
• Manage and trend safety performance data; provide regular reports and recommendations to management on leading and lagging indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, USDA, and state/local regulators).
• Partner with supervisors and managers to promote accountability for safe behaviors, proper housekeeping, and compliance with safety policies.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, including drills, response plans, and employee awareness.
• Support company-wide initiatives to improve culture, morale, and productivity through safe and well-maintained facilities.
• Research best practices, regulatory updates, and industry standards to ensure continuous improvement of EHS programs.

• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.
• Health and safety certification required.

One year of related experience preferred;

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision packages
• Employer paid basic life policy with competitive buy-up options
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

This position does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities but will provide coaching, guidance, and accountability expectations to supervisors and employees regarding safety performance.

The physical demands of this job include strenuous mental activities related to instructing personnel and some physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb steps or ramps. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee may lift 20-40 pounds when needed and occasionally lift 50 to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will normally work in an office environment and will frequent warehouses. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate.

All employees of the Company are…