Job Overview: We are seeking a
hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility.
This is a position where you can
lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact.
What You'll Do:Safety & Regulatory Compliance:- Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture where safety comes before production
- Lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions
- Develop and deliver safety training, onboarding, and continuous education programs
- Maintain OSHA logs (300, 301, etc.) and ensure compliance with all regulatory updates
- Coach leaders and employees to improve safety awareness, engagement, and accountability
- Build and lead safety committees and cross-functional teams
Environmental Programs:- Lead all environmental compliance efforts including air, wastewater, stormwater, and waste programs
- Manage permits, reporting, and regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies
- Analyze environmental data (emissions, water, soil, etc.) and identify improvement opportunities
- Partner with engineering and operations on environmental projects and pollution reduction initiatives
- Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external partners
- Oversee onsite wastewater systems, waste classification, and documentation
Safety Training & Culture:- Deliver safety training including:
- Lockout/Tagout
- PPE and hazard communication
- Machine guarding
- Ergonomics and emergency response
- Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts
Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement:- Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with:
- Plastics processing equipment
- Robotics and automation
- Compressed air systems
- Material handling and resins
- Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls
- Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives
Emergency Preparedness:- Assist with emergency response planning including:
- Fire safety
- Evacuation procedures
- Spill response
- Medical emergency coordination
- Support drills and emergency response teams
You will Be a Good Fit If You Have:Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
- Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
Certifications (Preferred):- CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED
Key Skills:- Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance
- Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis
- Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
What Makes This Role Exciting:- Own the EHS function at the plant level with high visibility and impact
- Be a culture builder-driving real behavioral change
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership
- Influence both safety performance and environmental sustainability initiatives
- Join a growing, stable organization in the rigid plastics packaging industry
