EHS Manager

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview Beehive Industries is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and supporting safe operations across additive manufacturing, engine testing, casting, laboratories, and other manufacturing activities. The EHS Manager will partner closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic EHS initiatives while managing day-to-day EHS operations and program effectiveness.

What You’ll Do...

• Champion proactive safety initiatives such as hazard identification programs, safety observations, risk assessments, and employee engagement efforts to prevent injuries and improve overall site safety performance
• Independently identify, characterize, and mitigate risks at the Beehive Loveland facility
• Interact and partner directly with site and functional leadership in the development and execution of focused EHS initiatives and objectives
• Build and support a strong safety culture through leadership to front line operators
• Perform investigations into the root cause of injuries, events, and near misses. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to correct and prevent recurrence of unsafe conditions and/or behaviors
• Build and deliver effective EHS training to site employees
• Write, implement, and manage EHS and programs, policies and procedures
• Responsible for regulatory compliance of all local, state, and federal requirements and interact with regulators and key stakeholders as applicable to the Knoxville operations
• Effectively manage manufacturing byproducts including Hazardous Waste; prioritizing compliance, waste and cost minimization
• Collaborate closely with site team on change management projects

You have... Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field required
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are preferred

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 7+ years of experience in environmental health and safety within manufacturing, research and development, testing, or industrial environments
• Experience leading EHS programs and initiatives across multiple operational areas
• Demonstrated success implementing safety culture improvements, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience managing projects, programs, and cross-functional initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and sustain effective EHS management systems and programs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive accountability across all levels of the organization
• Excellent root cause analysis, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication, presentation, and training facilitation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational support
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $130,000-$162,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.