The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This role will drive a strong safety culture across the division through a hands-on leadership approach, coaching teams, and promoting continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enforce division-wide safety programs and ensure accountability across teams
• Communicate safety goals, progress, and performance to employees and leadership
• Identify, develop, and manage required safety training and certification programs
• Implement and maintain effective EHS training initiatives across the division
• Monitor, track, and report EHS key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including air and water permitting requirements
• Integrate safety and environmental standards into daily operations
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees to improve safety awareness and performance
• Drive employee engagement in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Oversee contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with company standards
• Evaluate and report contractor safety performance
• Manage occupational health programs in alignment with regulatory requirements
• Oversee onsite health-related responsibilities, including training and certifications
• Lead risk identification and mitigation processes, including hazard assessments and safe work procedures
• Ensure proper incident investigation, reporting, and implementation of corrective actions
• Manage workers’ compensation cases and related processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, or a related field with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience; OR 10+ years of relevant manufacturing or operations experience
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience in EHS or a related function preferred
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence employees at all levels
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience implementing and managing safety programs in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead by example and promote a culture of safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Industry Preference:

Candidates with experience in wood/lumber, steel/metals, waste management, cement, or similar heavy industrial/manufacturing environments are strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

• This role requires a hands-on approach and active presence on the production floor
• Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments is highly preferred