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Industrial Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Onsite in Hamilton, Ohio Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Purpose of the Role:
The Industrial EHS Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating environmental, health, and safety activities to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This position provides leadership and technical expertise to support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace across all assembly, fabrication and remote services. The EHS Manager partners with site leadership to drive continuous improvement, risk reduction, and employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Safety Program Management
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in alignment with OSHA and company standards. Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and risk evaluations for fabrication, welding, assembly, and material handling operations. Manage programs for lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space entry, fall protection, and hot work. Lead investigations of all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; determine root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked. Conduct routine inspections and audits of production areas to identify and eliminate hazards. Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement, recognition, and training initiatives.
2. Environmental Management
Ensure compliance with EPA and state environmental regulations, including air emissions, hazardous waste, stormwater, and chemical management requirements. Manage environmental permits, recordkeeping, and reporting (e.g., Tier II, TRI, waste manifests). Oversee waste segregation, recycling, and disposal practices in accordance with regulatory standards. Develop and monitor environmental sustainability initiatives targeting reduction in energy use, emissions, and waste generation.
3. Training and Communication
Develop and conduct EHS training for all employees, including new hire orientation, annual refresher courses, and task-specific safety training. Maintain training records and ensure documentation meets regulatory and company requirements. Communicate EHS performance, key metrics, and improvement initiatives to leadership and employees. Serve as the site’s primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, emergency responders, and corporate EHS resources.
4. Compliance and Recordkeeping
Maintain OSHA 300 logs, training files, inspection reports, and all related documentation. Conduct internal audits and support external inspections or compliance reviews. Prepare and submit required reports to federal, state, and local agencies. Track and report leading and lagging EHS performance indicators.
5. Leadership and Continuous Improvement:
Lead the site safety committee and drive employee involvement in EHS programs. Partner with leadership, engineers, and maintenance personnel to identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety and reduce risk. Provide EHS leadership during the initial move to new facility, new equipment installation, layout changes, and process modifications. Support corporate initiatives such as UL, Prop 65, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, where applicable.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position may supervise or provide direction to EHS coordinators, technicians, or safety representatives as assigned.
Qualification requirements:
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience in a fabrication, assembly, or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA, and state environmental regulations. Experience with rigging, fabrication and material handling safety standards strongly preferred. ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems. Ability to handle confidential information and maintain professional discretion.
Working Conditions
Majority of work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, fumes, and moving machinery. Occasional work outdoors during inspections or environmental assessments. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Occasional travel to other facility sites or training locations may be required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods. Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 40 pounds. Ability to visually inspect equipment and facility conditions.
Performance Metrics
Recordable injury rate reduction and near-miss reporting rate improvement. Completion rate of corrective actions and audit findings. Regulatory compliance status (no violations, timely submissions). Employee training completion and participation rates. Achievement of site and corporate EHS objectives.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The description is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required to employees assigned to this job.
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