Environmental Health & Safety Operations Manager, Manufacturing & R&D

As the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Operations Manager, you will be the onsite champion for safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship. Partnering closely with production, engineering, and site leadership, you’ll steer the development, rollout, and continuous improvement of EHS programs that protect people, safeguard the environment, and enable operational excellence.

You start with a floor walk through our manufacturing lines, checking leading indicators and confirming corrective actions from yesterday’s audit. A quick standup with engineering aligns on a new process changetogether you complete a JHA/JSA and specify the right controls and PPE. Midmorning, you facilitate the Safety Committee, spotlight nearmiss learnings, and plan targeted training. After lunch, you finalize an ISO 14001/45001 internal audit checklist, update the Hazardous Materials Business Plan, and submit a permit renewal. You wrap by sharing a best practice with HQ to support alignment of companywide EHS strategies.

• Design, implement, and continually refine safety programs, procedures, and documentation that meet and exceed regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and relevant state/local regulations; maintain current permits and certifications.
• Plan and perform facility audits, inspections, and risk assessments; drive timely and effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee hazardous materials and waste management, including reporting, handling, and Hazardous Materials Business Plan updates.
• Champion ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 conformance; support and/or lead internal and external audits.
• Lead the site Safety Committee and catalyze employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
• Deliver impactful EHS training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Investigate incidents and nearmisses using methods such as fishbone and 5Whys; implement sustainable fixes.
• Evaluate equipment and processes via JHA/JSA; partner with production and engineering to implement engineering/administrative controls and PPE.
• Select, deploy, and manage appropriate PPE; ensure availability, training, and compliance.
• Support ISOdriven quality improvement initiatives and help maintain an orderly, compliant workplace.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally to advance business goals while elevating EHS performance.
• Conduct periodic reviews of mandated permits and update as conditions change.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (environmental sciences, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, etc.); a relevant blend of education, certifications, and/or experience may be considered.
• Certifications desired: CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA30, HAZWOPER.
• 3–5+ years in comparable EHS roles; highvolume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Handson experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 strongly preferred; Auditor or Lead Auditor credentials a plus.

• Deep knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT and applicable state/local EHS regulations.
• Clear, professional communicationwritten and verbal; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Skilled at developing reports, policies, procedures, and training content.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Fulltime, salariedexempt position. May require extended hours and occasional weekends to meet critical program milestones and customer requirements.

• Role spans office and manufacturing spaces; frequent movement between both is required.
• Extended computer use and other productivity tools while stationary at times.
• Regular trips between desk and production areas to collaborate and perform duties.
• Expected exposure to elevated noise, moving machinery, nuisance dust, and productionrelated hazardous materials.
• Occasional work on stairs, ladders, platforms, or other elevated/awkward areas.
• Companyprovided PPE must be worn as required.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs unaided and over 50 lbs with assistance.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification familiarity
• ISO 9001 implementation/audit experience
• Workplace Safety & EHS program management
• Experience tracking and improving LTIR (Lost Time Injury Rate)
• ISO 14001 implementation/audit experience