EHS Manager (OH, West Chester)

Job Summary

Primary Duties

• Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations (State, Federal, and company standards).
• Own and drive the corporate EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Develop and implement both organization-wide and location-specific EHS programs and policies.
• Lead, manage, and develop EHS team members on a dotted line basis, with a focus on growing their EHS body of knowledge and maintaining awareness of evolving federal, state and local EHS regulatory landscape.
• Design and deliver training programs to build EHS awareness and capability.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor EHS performance and report to senior leadership.
• Oversee incident/accident investigations and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Conduct EHS audits and risk assessments, collaborating with site teams.
• Act as the company’s EHS point of contact for regulatory inquiries and permitting processes.
• Partner with facilities and operations teams to ensure fire and life safety controls are effective.
• Serve as a technical resource for management and advise leadership on risk mitigation and compliance strategy.
• Oversee the various site safety committees.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, behavioral safety programs, and accountability systems.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement, Lean, and 5S initiatives.
• Coach employees to ensure policies are followed to maintain a culture of EHS excellence.
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Identify safety supplies and equipment.
• Manage EHS budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships related to safety and environmental programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Competencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering, Science, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.

Culture

Working Conditions

Attendance Requirements

• Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.
• Accommodations: Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending stairs and commuting to work location. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request the accommodation during the interview process.
• Salary Range: $100K - $110K