EHS Manager
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety
EHS Manager
Smithfield, NC, US
$110,000 - $130,000 per year
Job DescriptionThe Environmental Health & Safety Manager will provide leadership for all environmental, health, and safety programs at the manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and federal, state, and local regulations.
Key responsibilities include:- Lead all site Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives
- Partner with plant leadership to establish EHS goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives
- Foster a proactive, zero-incident safety culture across the manufacturing facility
- Conduct risk assessments and develop action plans to reduce workplace hazards
- Manage OSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities
- Lead incident investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
- Develop and deliver employee safety training programs
- Maintain site EHS metrics, reporting, audits, and certifications
- Coordinate regulatory inspections and serve as the primary EHS contact for external agencies
- Drive employee engagement through safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance
- Experience leading risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training
- Experience supporting ISO-based management systems preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus
We are partnering with a well-established global manufacturing organization to identify an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for one of its flagship production facilities in Eastern North Carolina.
This organization is an industry leader with a long-standing reputation for quality, operational excellence, and continuous investment in its people and manufacturing operations. As part of a larger global enterprise, the company offers the stability and resources of an international organization while maintaining the collaborative feel of a local manufacturing site.
Why join us?This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence plant culture, partner directly with site leadership, and make a measurable impact on employee safety and operational performance.
Rather than simply maintaining compliance, the organization is looking for a hands‑on EHS leader who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, engaging employees, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving a proactive safety culture.
If you enjoy partnering with operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and building employee engagement around safety, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing operation.
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