EHS Manager

• Strategic Planning: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the corporate-wide EHS Management System (e.g., policy, procedures, training, auditing).
• Performance Metrics: Establish clear, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for EHS across the enterprise and regularly report performance to senior leadership. Drive consistent use of leading and lagging indicators.
• Program Standardization: Develop standardized EHS policies, training materials, and best practices that can be deployed consistently across all sites to ensure uniformity and high performance.
• Change Management: Evaluate and implement new EHS technologies, procedures, and training methodologies to continually advance the company's EHS maturity.

• Oversight & Auditing: Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert, ensuring all facilities maintain full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-level regulatory requirements. Lead and manage internal and external compliance audits across the enterprise.
• Permitting & Reporting: Manage and standardize the corporate approach to environmental compliance, including but not limited to:
  • Hazardous Waste management and reporting.
  • Air Quality permits and reporting.
  • SARA Tier II and EPCRA Section 314 reporting.
  • Stormwater permits (SWPPP) and/or No-Exposure Certification.
• Product Impact Assessment: Review new raw material/chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and provide enterprise recommendations on potential regulatory impact, storage, and disposal requirements.

• Training System: Design, coordinate, and oversee the execution of standardized, effective EHS training programs for all new hires and existing employees across the enterprise. This includes leveraging digital tools and platforms for scalability.
• EHS Culture Champion: Act as the visible leader of the company’s safety culture, holding all levels of the organization—from executive to shop floor—accountable for adherence to EHS protocols.
• Leadership Coaching: Coach and mentor plant management, supervisors, and site-level EHS personnel on EHS best practices and leadership.

• Incident Protocol: Develop and standardize the enterprise protocol for incident and near-hit investigation, including mandatory Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective action implementation, and communication protocols (e.g., initial alert within 24 hours).
• Risk Assessment: Lead enterprise-wide hazard identification and risk assessment processes (e.g., Job Safety Analysis - JSA) to proactively identify and mitigate high-priority risks.
• Incentive Program: Design and manage the corporate Safety Incentive and Recognition Program to effectively promote desired safety behaviors and engagement.

• EHS Steering Committee: Lead and facilitate the corporate-level EHS steering committee, driving action items and accountability across the executive and operational teams.
• Site Support: Act as a resource and facilitator for facility-level Safety Committees, ensuring their activities align with corporate strategy.
• Cross-Functional Projects: Partner with Human Resources, Operations, and Quality teams to integrate EHS considerations into all business processes, including quality standards and new employee onboarding.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in an Environmental Health & Safety management role, with demonstrable experience developing and managing multi-site or enterprise EHS programs.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to influence, train, and collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Technical Expertise: High level of technical expertise in EHS regulations and management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, 14001). Proven ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and comprehensive understanding of EPA/state-level environmental regulations (HazMat, Air, Water, Waste).
• Certifications: Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.
• Travel: Ability to travel approximately 25-40% to company facilities to provide support, conduct audits, and lead initiatives.

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