EHS Manager

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Health insurance and family coverage

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Performance bonus up to 16%

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Manager at a manufacturing site. You will lead site environmental, health, and safety programs, partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and Materials Management to reduce risk and drive operational excellence.

The role oversees OSHA/EPA compliance, ISO 14001/45001 alignment, training, audits, and incident investigations, with a base salary of $110,000–$120,000 and a performance bonus up to 16%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments with EHS focus is required.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or automotive manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
• Experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and EHS training.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage and improve EHS systems, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead accident, injury, environmental incident, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, managers, and contractors.
• Manage environmental programs covering waste, air emissions, chemicals, spill prevention, and water discharge.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain EHS permits, records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Track EHS metrics and trends to identify risks and improve performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on new equipment, process changes, and capital projects.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer assessments, insurance audits, and corporate EHS reviews.
• Promote employee engagement and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and environmental responsibility.

Skills

communication

leadership

analytical

problem-solving

influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

The EHS Manager will lead all site environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance while creating a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and Materials Management to reduce risk, improve EHS performance, and support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage and improve EHS systems, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead accident, injury, environmental incident, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, managers, and contractors.
• Manage environmental programs covering waste, air emissions, chemicals, spill prevention, and water discharge.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain EHS permits, records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Track EHS metrics and trends to identify risks and improve performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on new equipment, process changes, and capital projects.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer assessments, insurance audits, and corporate EHS reviews.
• Promote employee engagement and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Proven EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or automotive manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and EHS training.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence employees and leaders across a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar professional certification is desirable.

Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year, negotiable based on experience

Performance Bonus: Up to 16% of annual salary

Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus a comprehensive paid holiday calendar

Health & Family Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families

Retirement: Competitive 401(k) plan with a strong company match

Career Development: Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a growing global organization

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Direct Hire