Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

We are currently looking for a EHS Manager to be based out of the New Bedford, MA facility. Reporting to Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for implementing, sustaining, and continuously improving Atkore's Safety and Environmental Management System to ensure an injury-free workplace and zero notices of violations to local, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in an EHS or related engineering/technical field or 5+ years progressive EHS leadership experience with knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards and regulations. Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, including exposure or experience with environmental, safety, quality, and lean principles or business system-based company is a requirement.

• Plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive safety, health, & environmental programs following Atkore's Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS)
• Manage continuous improvements and execute best practices to transform the culture by engaging the workforce
• Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulatory agencies, and Atkore policies and standards
• Provide thorough risk assessments and Implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate or reduce risks
• Manage chemical inventories to include SDS review and hazardous communication implementation
• Engage with cross-functional leaders to understand and support their teams to ensure compliance to EPCRA reporting and recordkeeping, and all other legal requirements and Atkore standards
• Manage behavior-based safety and observation programs
• Lead monthly Plant Safety Review Board (PSRB) with site leadership
• Develop, schedule, and implement routine and off-routine inspections and audits to sustain compliance of policies and procedures
• Participate in detailed incident investigations utilizing Atkore Business System (ABS) tools to determine root cause and corrective actions, and ensure timely completion

• Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks at other locations, with less than 10% travel requirement
• Assist other sites with EHS risk assessments, training requirements and compliance
• Provide hands‑on support at the operating site level to ensure compliance and accurate reporting of incidents and corrective actions, all strategic safety targets to improve, key performance indicators, environmental metrics, and training

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related engineering/technical field or 5+ years progressive EHS leadership experience with knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards and regulations.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and EPA standards and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, including exposure or experience with environmental, safety, quality, and lean principles or business system-based company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and tools
• Ability to work with, develop, influence, and maintain collaborative relations with all team members and leadership at all levels of the organization
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
• Strong interpersonal, change management, project management, and time management skills
• Demonstrate and foster an environment that upholds the Atkore core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence