EHS Manager

Job Details

Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, UOSH, and EPA requirements.
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies; lead and manage inspections, audits, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage OSHA injury and illness records (OSHA 300 and 301), and prepare the annual OSHA 300A for executive certification.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims in coordination with HR and medical providers.
• Own, maintain, and continuously improve all site EHS programs, including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, hazard communication, emergency response, and related programs.
• Coordinate the development and execution of the annual EHS project charter and support the site Safety Committee.
• Ensure programs are implemented effectively across all shifts and departments.
• Develop site-specific policies, procedures, and training materials aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, including noise dosimetry and personal air sampling.
• Interpret sampling data, evaluate exposure risks, and develop written reports and recommendations.
• Administer and ensure compliance with the site Respiratory Protection Program, including medical clearance coordination and qualitative/quantitative fit testing in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Manage the Hearing Conservation Program, including noise assessments, controls, training, and coordination with third-party audiometric testing providers.
• Develop EHS training content and ensure required training cycles are met.
• Deliver safety training as required, including First Aid/CPR (certified trainer).
• Partner with HR and the Training Manager to maintain training matrices and records.
• Promote a strong safety culture through audits, observations, employee engagement, and leadership coaching.
• Support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) from an EHS perspective, including sanitation safety, chemical handling, and hygiene-related requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics to integrate safety into daily operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety requirements, including OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping (OSHA 300, 301, and 300A).
• Ability to independently manage EHS programs in a manufacturing environment with multiple shifts.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience developing written policies, procedures, training materials, and technical reports.
• Ability to conduct and interpret industrial hygiene monitoring, including noise dosimetry and personal air sampling.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and similar tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with employees, site leadership, and external regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, powders, odors, fumes, and other industrial conditions; use of personal protective equipment may be required.
• Ability to access production areas, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing as required to perform safety assessments and inspections.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional after-hours availability for urgent safety or regulatory matters.