Environmental Health & Safety Lead

This EH&S Lead will be responsible for owning, implementing, and improving all site-level environmental, health, and safety programs. The role combines strategic leadership with daily on-the-floor engagement to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and build a sustainable culture of safety.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established, growth‑oriented U.S. manufacturer known for precision products and strong operational excellence. They operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are central to their success.

Description

• Lead the site's full EH&S strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Chair the Safety Committee, driving clear agendas, action tracking, and accountability.
• Conduct routine safety walks, drive hazard identification, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Develop and refresh policies, SOPs, and training - coaching employees and leaders to adopt safe behaviors.
• Manage the annual compliance training plan and maintain audit-ready EH&S documentation.
• Coordinate or perform industrial hygiene and ergonomic assessments and recommend appropriate controls.
• Oversee third‑party EH&S vendors and ensure quality of sampling and training services.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and present trend data to leadership.
• Partner with HR on return-to-work needs and safe job placement.
• Maintain environmental compliance, including waste handling, spill prevention, and inspection readiness.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness through plans, drills, equipment checks, and action follow-up.
• Manage the EH&S budget and recommend high-impact capital or PPE investments.

Profile

• 3-7+ years of EH&S experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Solid understanding of OSHA requirements and core manufacturing safety programs.
• Proven experience leading safety committees, delivering EH&S training, and conducting investigations.
• Strong presence on the floor with the ability to coach, influence, and gain follow-through.
• Excellent communication skills with strong organization and documentation habits.
• Experience with industrial hygiene testing and vendor coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Comfort with systems like Excel, SharePoint/Teams, and EH&S platforms preferred.

Job Offer

• You'll have full ownership and autonomy over all site-level EH&S programs.
• Direct visibility and partnership with senior leadership, including the GM and VP of EH&S.
• Opportunity to drive cultural change and shape long-term safety strategy.
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment where your work directly reduces risk and improves operations.
• A stable, well-resourced company that invests in tools, training, and safety improvements.

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