EH&S Manager – Manufacturing | Lead Safety Programs, Drive Compliance & Build a Strong Safety Culture | Growth + Stability
About the RoleOur client is seeking an experienced EH&S Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while driving a strong, proactive safety culture across the facility.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader with experience in manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional looking to make a measurable impact within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) programs and initiatives across the facility
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental, health, and workplace safety regulations
- Develop and implement EH&S policies, procedures, and training programs
- Monitor and report safety KPIs, incident trends, and compliance metrics
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Promote a strong safety-first culture through coaching, employee engagement, and accountability
- Oversee contractor safety programs, compliance standards, and onboarding requirements
- Manage workers’ compensation cases, injury tracking, and return-to-work processes
- Ensure compliance with air quality, water permitting, and environmental reporting requirements
- Partner with operations leadership to integrate safety into daily manufacturing activities
- Maintain documentation related to certifications, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and operational efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of EH&S experience within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments preferred
- Equivalent combination of safety leadership and manufacturing management experience may be considered
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA standards, environmental compliance, and workplace safety practices
- Experience leading safety training, audits, investigations, and compliance programs
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence safety culture at all levels
- Experience with continuous improvement and risk reduction initiatives highly preferred
- Base salary ranging from $67,000 – $80,000
- Highly qualified and experienced candidates may be considered above the listed range based on overall background and industry expertise
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Benefits starting Day 1
Strong EH&S leaders are built through hands-on experience in real operational environments, not theory.
This role gives you the foundation to grow in environmental compliance, safety leadership, risk management, and manufacturing operations. If you’re serious about developing into a high-impact EH&S professional, this is where that growth starts.
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