Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Compliance Management International

• $120K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of EHS experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
  • Preferable experience in manufacturing or industrial EHS.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Preferred certifications include CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or similar.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance the site EHS programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations.
  • Conduct facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
  • Lead investigations and corrective actions for incidents and near misses.
  • Manage environmental programs related to waste, air emissions, and hazardous materials.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training and manage contractor safety programs.
  • Maintain necessary permits and EHS documentation.

Benefits

  • Hands-on leadership role with significant responsibility.
  • Opportunities for professional certifications and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative work environment partnering with various operations functions.
  • Chance to influence safety culture and operational risk reduction.
Full Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Site Manager

Location: Belle Mead, NJ
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

CMI is seeking an experienced EHS Site Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at a manufacturing facility in Belle Mead, NJ. This hands-on leadership role will drive regulatory compliance, risk reduction, injury prevention, environmental performance, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with site leadership and operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and continuously improve site EHS programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
  • Conduct facility inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk assessments.
  • Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Manage environmental programs, including waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training and manage contractor safety programs.
  • Maintain required permits, records, regulatory submissions, and EHS documentation.
  • Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
  • Track and communicate EHS metrics, trends, and performance.
  • Lead emergency preparedness and response activities.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HR, and other site functions to strengthen safety culture and reduce operational risk.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of EHS experience, including at least 3 years in an EHS leadership or management role.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulatory requirements.
  • Manufacturing or industrial EHS experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
  • CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or similar professional EHS certification preferred.

About CMI

CMI provides environmental, health, and safety consulting and staffing solutions to organizations across a variety of industries. We are seeking an experienced EHS professional who can provide strong technical expertise, visible leadership, and a hands-on approach to safety.

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New Jersey

$120,000-$125,000 USD

Position Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.

AI Statement

Compliance Management International (CMI) may use technology, including artificial intelligence, to support portions of our recruiting process, such as candidate sourcing and administrative recruiting activities. Employment decisions involve human review and consideration of job-related qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process.

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