Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Candler, North Carolina | Manufacturing Environment

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands‑on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives at its North Carolina facility.

This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys building strong safety cultures, and can partner effectively with operations and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications $90K to $115K
• Employer-sponsored health benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Monday - Friday schedule with no weekend work
• Health and wellness programs
• Collaborative, respectful work environment with strong autonomy
• Company-sponsored events and team-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence and shape safety systems during operational growth and expansion

• Lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a busy manufacturing facility
• Maintain a strong on‑site presence across plant operations, including future evening shift expansion
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NC OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct hazard assessments, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, workers’ compensation claims, and return-to-work processes
• Oversee environmental compliance efforts including hazardous materials handling, waste management, air quality, and chemical safety
• Maintain SDS/MSDS systems and required environmental documentation
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to improve plant-wide safety performance
• Serve as a visible and proactive safety leader on the manufacturing floor
• Develop and lead site safety teams and initiatives
• Support site security and emergency preparedness planning, including severe weather response
• Participate in onboarding and ensure all employee training programs align with safety and environmental requirements
• Collaborate with EHS leaders across multiple manufacturing locations to standardize policies and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Ergonomics, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of EHS experience within manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety program management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills across all organizational levels
• Self-directed and proactive problem solver who works well with minimal oversight
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with in industrial or metal manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with cranes, forklifts, welding operations, working at heights, mechanical presses, and paint operations
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and chemical regulatory requirements
• Experience managing OSHA recordkeeping, hearing conservation programs, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis, Hierarchy of Controls, corrective actions, and quality documentation
• CSP or SMS certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 9001 auditing experience or certification

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing operation while helping build a best‑in‑class safety culture.

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