Our client, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Environmental Health & Safety to lead EHS strategy at one of its largest and most complex manufacturing facilities. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing high-performing teams, and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team of Environmental, Health & Safety professionals.
Develop and implement site-wide EHS strategies, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive a proactive safety culture across a large manufacturing operation.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable environmental regulations.
Lead incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Oversee critical safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Fall Protection.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to integrate EHS into day-to-day manufacturing decisions.
Support environmental permitting, compliance reporting, and audit readiness.
Mentor and develop EHS staff while promoting continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a large manufacturing environment.
Previous experience leading EHS teams.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
Experience driving safety culture improvements across manufacturing operations.
Medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking an influential leader who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and has successfully driven meaningful improvements in safety performance, compliance, and organizational culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while partnering closely with plant leadership to shape the future direction of EHS at a large manufacturing site. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. For confidential consideration, message me!
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
