EH&S Manager

Centor; Millersburg (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centor in Ohio seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead and manage all EH&S programs for our manufacturing facility. This role will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive programs that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

The EH&S Manager will lead across the organization to build a strong safety culture, identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous EH&S

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in EH&S management within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA and applicable federal/state/local regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations, root-cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Superior communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility's EH&S programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state and local regulations.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and training for safety and environmental practices.
• Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and environmental events; identify causes and corrective actions.
• Manage environmental programs, permits, reporting, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Maintain EH&S records and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training for employees and managers.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and HR to mitigate EH&S risks.
• Lead initiatives on employee engagement, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor EH&S metrics and report performance to leadership.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

Environmental management systems

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to lead and manage all environmental, health, and safety programs for our manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive programs that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The EH&S Manager will serve as the primary resource and leader for environmental and safety matters across the facility. This individual will work collaboratively with all levels of the organization to build a strong safety culture, identify and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in EH&S performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility's environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and training programs designed to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and environmental events; identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage required environmental programs, permits, reporting, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate EH&S records, documentation, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training for employees, supervisors, and management.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, human resources, and leadership to identify and resolve EH&S risks.
• Lead initiatives focused on employee engagement, hazard recognition, behavioral safety, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor facility performance through appropriate EH&S metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and response procedures.
• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and other external resources as needed.
• Support the development of annual EH&S objectives, budgets, and improvement plans.
• Promote a proactive culture in which every employee understands and accepts responsibility for workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety and environmental programs.
• Experience with incident investigation, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while maintaining a high level of accountability.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, audits, permitting, and compliance reporting preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or other relevant EH&S certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with industrial equipment and processes.
• Experience leading safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of environmental management systems and safety management systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and develop comprehensive EH&S programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative work environment with direct impact on employee safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued improvement and success of the organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.