Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager develops, implements, and maintains programs that support a safe workplace, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This position works closely with plant leadership, supervisors, Human Resources, Maintenance, and employees to identify hazards, reduce risk, prevent injuries, and strengthen employee participation in safety.

The role supports applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements and company policies within a manufacturing environment that include roll forming, metal fabrication, material handling, and equipment maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following :

Workplace Safety and Risk Reduction

- Conduct routine workplace inspections and safety audits; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and track completion.

- Evaluate hazards associated with machinery, processes, chemicals, work practices, and facility conditions.

- Maintain programs addressing machine guarding, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, powered industrial trucks, hearing conservation, and other applicable safety requirements.

- Support job hazard analyses and safe work procedures for production, maintenance, and nonroutine activities.

- Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to incorporate safety considerations into new equipment, process changes, and facility improvements.

- Monitor contractor safety practices and support safe coordination of work performed on company property.

- Recommend practical solutions that reduce employee exposure to hazards.

Incident Investigation and Corrective Action

- Coordinate investigations of injuries, illnesses, near misses, and environmental incidents.

- Identify contributing factors and root causes; work with responsible managers to implement corrective actions.

- Maintain accurate incident records and support required reporting.

- Analyze incident trends and communicate opportunities for prevention to leadership and employees.

- Coordinate with Human Resources on injury documentation, workers compensation information, and return-to-work activities, as appropriate.

Environmental Compliance

- Maintain environmental procedures and records related to applicable air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, waste management, and spill prevention requirements.

- Coordinate waste handling, labeling, storage, and disposal activities with approved service providers.

- Maintain chemical inventories and access to current safety data sheets.

- Support permit applications, renewals, inspections, monitoring, and required environmental reports.

- Monitor compliance deadlines and coordinate timely completion of required activities.

- Support spill response planning and measures to prevent releases.

Training and Employee Engagement

- Coordinate EHS orientation for new employees and required refresher training.

- Develop and deliver training appropriate to employees responsibilities and workplace hazards.

- Maintain training records and communicate upcoming requirements to supervisors.

- Facilitate safety committee meetings, workplace inspections, and follow-up on employee concerns.

- Promote employee reporting of hazards and near misses and encourage participation in corrective actions.

- Provide supervisors with guidance on reinforcing safe work practices.

Program Administration and Continuous Improvement

- Maintain EHS policies, procedures, inspection records, and compliance documentation.

- Track performance measures, including incidents, corrective action completion, inspections, and training.

- Prepare reports that identify trends, priorities, and resource needs.

- Support regulatory inspections and coordinate responses with company leadership.

- Maintain emergency response procedures and coordinate drills with appropriate personnel.

- Stay informed of applicable requirements and recommend updates to company programs.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

- Associate degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

- At least 3-5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and applicable environmental requirements.

- Experience conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and tracking corrective actions.

- Ability to deliver training and communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation and deadlines.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.

Preferred

- Bachelors degree in occupational safety, environmental health, environmental science, or a related field.

- Experience in roll forming, metal fabrication, stamping, or similar manufacturing operations.

- Experience supporting multiple facilities and working with a unionized workforce.

- OSHA 30-hour General Industry training.

- Relevant professional certification, such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST).

- Experience with environmental permits, industrial hygiene monitoring, and emergency response planning.

Core Competencies

- Hazard recognition: Identifies risks and recommends effective controls.

- Problem solving: Investigates causes and develops practical corrective actions.

- Communication: Explains requirements clearly and adapts training to the audience.

- Collaboration: Builds productive relationships across departments and shifts.

- Accountability: Follows through on commitments, records, and compliance deadlines.

- Sound judgment: Escalates serious hazards promptly and handles sensitive information appropriately.

- Continuous improvement: Uses data and employee feedback to strengthen programs.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed in office and manufacturing environments. The position requires regular movement throughout production areas, including standing, walking, and accessing equipment and work locations for inspections. Employees may encounter noise, moving machinery, temperature variations, and other manufacturing conditions and must use required personal protective equipment.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule and Travel

Primarily works during regular business hours, with flexibility to support other shifts, training, incident investigations, and emergencies. Travel between company locations may be required.