EHS Manager

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + incentive programs

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability insurance

401K

Union benefits

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Ashtabula, OH is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, safety and regulatory programs across Americas sites.

The role focuses on strengthening compliance, reducing risk, and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance. The manager will coordinate audits, incident investigations, training, and data-driven improvements while collaborating with global partners to ensure OSHA/EPA compliance and promote workplace safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of hands-on environmental, health, and safety experience, including manufacturing setting.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience within EHS.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations with compliance program experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and systems ensuring OSHA and EPA compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections; lead incident investigations and corrective actions; oversee emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate EHS activities across sites in the Americas and partner with global EHS teams.
• Develop and deliver EHS training; monitor regulatory changes and maintain records and performance metrics.
• Lead sustainability initiatives including hazardous materials management and energy conservation.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Risk assessment

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com

Location

Ashtabula, OH

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$106,670.15 - $133,337.69

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The EHS Manager leads environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. The role provides EHS leadership for manufacturing operations while coordinating compliance activities across sites in the Americas and collaborating with EHS partners globally. This position develops and implements EHS programs, builds organizational capability through training, and drives initiatives that promote workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Drive a strong safety culture by conducting risk assessments, audits, and inspections; leading incident and near-miss investigations; implementing corrective actions; and overseeing emergency response preparedness.
• Coordinate EHS compliance activities across sites in the Americas, collaborate with global EHS partners, and support customer safety, environmental, and regulatory audits and surveys.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, provide guidance to leaders and employees, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain required EHS records, reports, and performance metrics.
• Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives, including hazardous material management, waste and recycling programs, energy conservation, and data-driven improvements to environmental and safety performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of hands-on environmental, health, and safety experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience within EHS.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with experience managing compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience coordinating EHS compliance across multiple sites or regions.
• Experience developing sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.