Job Title: EHS/FSO Manager Location: Cleveland, OHBusiness Unit: Team WendyPurpose of Position:The ESH/FSO Manager is responsible for leading Environmental, Safety, Health, and Physical Security programs across the Cleveland campus. This role ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, corporate, and customer security requirements while fostering a proactive culture focused on employee safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and physical security.
The ESH/FSO Manager provides strategic leadership for site-wide EHS initiatives and serves as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO), overseeing access control, surveillance systems, emergency preparedness, incident response, audit readiness, and security compliance requirements. The position acts as the primary subject matter expert and owner for site safety and security programs while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and/or Functions:- Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
- Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety programs across the facility.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and corporate requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Oversee PPE standards, hazardous material management, and environmental compliance programs.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Monitor and report EHS performance metrics including:
- TRIR
- DART
- Near Miss Reporting
- Training Completion
- Audit Findings
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and Human Resources to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance considerations are integrated into new equipment, processes, and facility projects
Facility Security Officer (FSO) Responsibilities- Serve as the site's designated Facility Security Officer.
- Oversee physical security operations including:
- Access control systems
- Badge administration
- CCTV and surveillance systems
- Alarm systems
- Visitor management
- Security incident response
- Maintain compliance with customer and government security requirements, including DoD and CMMC standards as applicable.
- Develop and administer site security procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk evaluations.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement, emergency responders, and external security partners.
- Lead employee security awareness programs and training initiatives.
- Manage investigations involving security incidents, policy violations, or workplace threats.
- Ensure readiness for customer, regulatory, and government security audits
Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management- Lead emergency response planning and crisis management activities.
- Coordinate facility-wide drills and emergency exercises.
- Develop business continuity and incident response procedures.
- Conduct integrated safety and security risk assessments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during significant safety or security events.
- Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and emergency service provider
Leadership & Culture Development- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the EHS Supervisor and supporting personnel.
- Promote a Safety First and Security Mindset culture throughout the organization.
- Lead safety committees and cross-functional improvement teams.
- Drive employee engagement through safety observations, awareness campaigns, and training initiatives.
- Support succession planning and development of future EHS leadership talent.
- Communicate performance metrics and improvement initiatives to leadership and employees.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Security Management,
- Industrial Engineering, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred.
Experience- 7-10+ years of EHS, Security Management, Facilities, or Manufacturing Leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience with OSHA and EPA compliance programs.
- Experience managing:
- Access control systems
- CCTV platforms
- Alarm systems
- Incident investigations
- Security compliance programs
- Experience leading teams and developing employees.
- Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.
- Understanding of physical security principles and risk management.
- Experience conducting investigations and root cause analysis.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to influence and drive organizational culture change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance reporting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Key Performance Metrics- OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
- DART Rate
- Near Miss Reporting Participation
- Audit Readiness and Compliance Scores
- Closure of Corrective Actions
- Security Incident Response Effectiveness
- Training Completion Rates
- Environmental Compliance Performance
- Employee Engagement in Safety & Security Programs
Working Conditions- Frequent presence in a manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to production equipment, noise, and varying environmental conditions.
- Occasional off-shift support for emergencies, investigations, or audits.
- Ability to travel occasionally for training, audits, and site support activities.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We Offer:- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
