EHS Manager

Job Summary

EHS Manager

Location: In-Person
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Travel: Occasional domestic travel
Salary: $90,000–$110,000
Relocation: Full relocation package available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead and execute environmental, health, and safety programs within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing operational risk, strengthening safety performance, and building a culture where environmental health and workplace safety are embedded into everyday operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory knowledge with hands-on leadership and the ability to partner effectively with employees, site leadership, HR, engineering, operations, and other stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead EHS audits, inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews across operational sites.
• Identify safety and environmental gaps and develop corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as an EHS subject matter expert in environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Develop and deliver engaging EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, managers, and leadership.
• Monitor EHS metrics and KPIs, identify trends, and use data to drive safety improvements and strategic decisions.
• Develop, maintain, communicate, and regularly test emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Engineering, and other functions to integrate EHS into business processes and organizational culture.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop EHS staff and/or site-level safety coordinators, as applicable.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and climate-related disclosures as needed.
• Promote proactive safety practices and help establish consistent, best-in-class EHS standards across operations.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• EHS experience within a food & beverage manufacturing environment.
• Professional EHS certification(s) relevant to the field.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs, audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and change management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Experience with EHS management platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, or VelocityEHS.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise or multi-site EHS programs.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting sustainability, environmental reporting, or climate-related initiatives.

Leadership & Impact

This role is designed for an EHS professional who can operate strategically while remaining close to the day-to-day realities of manufacturing operations. You will have the opportunity to influence safety culture, strengthen compliance, develop employees and leaders, and implement meaningful improvements that reduce risk and support operational excellence.

Schedule & Setting

• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Work Setting: In-person
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel
• Relocation: Full relocation package available

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $90,000–$110,000
Signing Bonus: None
Relocation: Full package available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person