EHS Manager

National Manufacturing Group; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Manufacturing Group, operating as National Composites, seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across its Missouri plants. You will oversee compliance reporting, regulatory adherence, and the development of safety and environmental training and procedures.

The role requires at least 5 years of manufacturing EHS experience, strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, and the ability to lead a cross-functional safety team and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or industrial hygiene required.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete federal and state compliance reporting (SARA Tier II, TRI, chemical inventory).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local EHS requirements.
• Lead and mentor site Safety Team; conduct plant-wide audits and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain safe work practices; deliver EHS training for employees and contractors.
• Maintain environmental records and waste management programs.
• Lead root cause investigations of injuries, incidents, and near misses.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or industrial hygiene

Tools

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Job description

Company Description National Manufacturing Group, operating as National Composites, is a multi-plant OEM supplier specializing in custom molded FRP, thermoformed plastic, and full metal cab fabrications and assembly.

Responsibilities of the EHS Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Completes all federal and state compliance reporting; S.A.R.A. Tier II, TRI, chemical inventory reporting, others as required.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Update and administer all applicable site safety programs
• Upkeep of Missouri air regulations, permitting, compliance and periodic reporting requirements.
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected.
• Research and write permit applications as required.
• Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis, develop and administer PPE requirements by task.
• Assure that all engineered controls are functioning properly, in conformance to applicable regulation and undergo consistent preventative maintenance.
• Lead and mentor site Safety Team to conduct periodic plant wide audits and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain environmental records and submissions required by EPA and state regulatory agencies.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs
• Lead root cause investigations of all injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents, property damage, and near misses and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.Assist with maintaining the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans and Procedures including first responders planning.
• Develop, maintain, and update safe work practices for all sites. Develop, coordinate, and deliver required EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Maintain all employee training records and compliance documentation.
• Work with peers and other company locations to collaborate on best practices and standardize programs across sites as much as possible.

Quality Control

• Support operational excellence through risk reduction and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, environmental impacts and associated costs.

Safety

• Demonstrate visible leadership and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and inspections.

Behavior Requirements

• Uphold all company core values.
• Complete required tasks, quotas, and assignments prior to or within deadlines given.
• Treat all coworkers professionally, fairly, and respectfully.
• Think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in manufacturing environments including exposure to noise, heat, dust, and moving equipment.
• Ability to walk through production areas daily.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift to 30 lbs.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or industrial hygiene.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations