EH&S Manager Job

Armstrong World Industries

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety management in manufacturing.
  • Experience in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of EHS regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and educate diverse teams on safety practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly for reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with manufacturing leaders to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
  • Conduct training sessions on safety procedures and policies for employees.
  • Lead safety and environmental audits and compliance checks.
  • Facilitate incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
  • Manage hazardous waste and residual waste programs effectively.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace safety.
  • Develop and implement safety measures to mitigate process safety risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401k matching program to support your retirement savings.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave for work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Full Job Description
Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel:Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors


EH&S Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager is responsible for providing technical guidance related to Environmental, Health, and Safety across the facility. This role leads the development and implementation of the plant's safety management systems, including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning, compliance auditing, and regulatory reporting.

The EHS Manager also supports continuous improvement initiatives, identifies cost reduction opportunities, and serves as the safety subject matter expert (SME) for capital project design, management, and execution.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Partner with manufacturing leaders to maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working conditions.
  • Train and educate employees on required safety procedures including PPE, LOTO, ergonomics, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Participate as a key member of plant operations to help resolve issues that impact safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
  • Provide proactive technical guidance related to environmental, health, and safety programs.
  • Lead and support incident and accident investigations, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Manage the facility's hazardous and residual waste programs.
  • Identify and implement improvements to environmental and safety systems, procedures, and compliance programs.
  • Lead hazard identification efforts and facilitate risk assessments across plant operations.
  • Develop mitigation plans for process safety risks and manage projects to implement those plans.
  • Ensure all required process safety documentation for identified hazards is maintained.
  • Identify safety training needs and deliver training using internal resources or external consultants.
  • Support and safely execute capital projects while meeting cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
  • Share technical knowledge across the organization to strengthen overall EHS awareness and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as an on-call EHS contact when necessary.


EH&S Compliance Responsibilities

Ensure compliance in coordination with operations leadership and regulatory agencies across areas including:

Air
  • Inspections
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Permitting

Waste
  • Residual waste inspections, compliance, and reporting
  • Hazardous waste compliance and reporting

Health
  • Noise monitoring
  • Dust monitoring
  • Chemical exposure monitoring

Safety
  • Risk assessment and reduction
  • Incident investigation
  • Safety coaching and employee engagement
  • Area and line safety audits
  • Safety leadership initiatives
  • Training programs and recognition initiatives


What Will Make You Successful

  • Strong ability to integrate EHS practices into daily manufacturing operations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to drive long-term improvements.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and influence employees at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational objectives.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing compliance documentation and reporting.
  • A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational safety.


Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations including root cause analysis and 5-Why methodology.
  • Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively within a diverse manufacturing environment.
  • Experience partnering with production teams to support compliance and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Strong documentation and recordkeeping practices with the ability to leverage technology to improve processes and accuracy.


What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience supporting EHS programs in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Experience managing process safety programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Strong project management and facilitation skills.
  • Experience supporting or leading capital projects with safety oversight.
  • Professional certifications such as ASP, GSP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
  • Ability to transfer technical knowledge and coach employees to strengthen safety culture.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of safety management experience in manufacturing.
  • Project management experience preferred.


Travel

Minimal travel required (less than 5%).

About the location (Johnstown OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a major metropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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