EHS Manager

Position: EHS Manager

Direct Reports:
Individual contributor

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Salary Range: $125k to $145k

Bonus: 15% annual bonus

Relocation:
Yes

• 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.

• 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.