Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

• Lindenwold New Jersey

• $90000 - $120000Performance-based BonusPaid Relocation Assistance Available

About the Role: The EHS Leader

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our team in Lindenwold NJ. This is a critical leadership role responsible for developing overseeing and maintaining all safety and environmental compliance programs driving risk mitigation and proactively shaping a high-performance EHS culture within our high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will serve as the sites primary subject matter expert integrating EHS best practices into all operational processes. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager or a senior executive.

Key Responsibilities: What Youll Do

The EHS Managers duties are comprehensive covering environmental compliance occupational health and safety claims management and cultural leadership.

1. Environmental Management and Compliance (NEW FOCUS)

• Regulatory Reporting: Ensure full compliance with all federal state and local environmental regulations (e.g. EPA NJDEP). This includes preparing submitting and maintaining required environmental reports (e.g. Tier II Form R/TRI air permits storm water permits wastewater discharge permits).

• Waste Management: Manage all hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams (RCRA). Oversee waste minimization efforts ensure proper storage labeling transportation and disposal and maintain all waste manifests and documentation.

• Permitting & Audits: Conduct regular environmental inspections and audits to identify potential non-compliance risks. Manage and update necessary operating permits (Air Water Waste) and act as the primary liaison during regulatory agency inspections.

• Sustainability: Champion site initiatives aimed at resource conservation (water energy) pollution prevention and improving the facilitys overall environmental footprint.

2. Occupational Health and Safety

• Program Oversight: Manage develop and continuously review all regulatory programs (OSHA ANSI NFPA) and plant-specific policies (e.g. LOTO Confined Space Hot Work Machine Guarding).

• Hazard Control: Lead hazard identification conduct rigorous plant safety audits develop comprehensive corrective action plans and track solutions to timely completion.

• MOC Review: Perform thorough proactive EHS reviews for all Management of Change (MOC) requests to ensure new processes or equipment are integrated safely and risks are mitigated.

• Emergency Response: Act as a Medical First Responder providing initial first aid and emergency care. Manage and coordinate the overall emergency response plan including fire and severe weather preparedness.

3. Claims Management and Training

• Workers Compensation: Oversee all aspects of the Workers Compensation program including managing claims coordinating employee return-to-work facilitating doctor visits and providing financial forecasting to control claims costs.

• Incident Investigation: Lead comprehensive incident and near-miss investigations utilizing robust methodologies (e.g. Root Cause Analysis 5 Whys) to determine true causes and implement permanent corrective actions.

• Training & Culture: Design assign track and deliver engaging EHS training programs for all employees. Partner with the plant leadership team to foster a proactive interdependent safety culture and lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

4. Administration and Reporting

• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on all EHS metrics incident trends compliance status and key performance indicators (KPIs) for executive review.

• Financial Stewardship: Manage the EHS budget including efficient procurement and inventory management of PPE safety supplies and first aid materials.

Required Qualifications: What Youll Bring

• Education: Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of dedicated EHS management and leadership experience within a heavy manufacturing industrial or production environment.

• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth practical knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations ANSI standards NFPA standards and state/federal EPA and Workers Compensation laws.

• Skills: Proven expertise in hazard recognition root cause analysis risk assessment and implementing effective control measures (hierarchy of controls).

• Certifications (Required): Current certification or demonstrated knowledge and experience in First Aid AED and CPR.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence coach and engage employees at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is highly desired.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work Setting: This role operates in a typical office setting; however regular extensive presence on the manufacturing floor is required (up to 70% of the time).

• Environmental Exposure: Must be comfortable being exposed to environmental conditions such as cold heat high noise levels moving mechanical parts work at heights and potential exposure to chemicals and fumes.

• Physical Demands: Requires extensive walking or climbing and the ability to lift carry push or pull up to 50 pounds on occasion.

• Travel: Minimal travel is required (0 10 days per year).