EHS Manager

CPS Inc.; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Leesburg, GA seeks an EHS Manager for our manufacturing facility. This leadership role will drive safety culture, lead EH&S programs, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of EHS leadership in chemical, coatings, plastics or heavy industrial manufacturing, with strong communication and a boots-on-the-ground approach. Travel is <5% and after-hours coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in EHS leadership in chemical, coatings, plastics or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of site EH&S programs and policies.
• Conduct site audits, track metrics and report trends to leadership; submit required regulatory reports.
• Oversee contractor safety, qualification, training and safe work permits.

Skills

EHS leadership

Strong communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EHS Manager

Our established client is looking for an EHS Manager in their manufacturing facility. This leadership role will collaborate with all levels of the facility to enhance the safety culture, lead all EHS programs and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate would have 5 plus years of EHS leadership in a chemical, coatings, or plastics or heavy industrial manufacturing. If you’re a leader with strong communication skills and someone who enjoys a boots on the ground approach while making an impact on the facilities overall EHS performance, then let’s connect!

EHS Manager Job Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Compliance – develop, implement, and continuously improve site EH&S programs and policies. Serve as the local Subject Matter Expert, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT/FRA, and other state/local regulations.
• Auditing & Reporting – Conduct regular site audits and assessments, track performance metrics, and report trends to plant and corporate leadership to identify risks and drive continuous improvement. Prepare and submit all required EH&S regulatory reports (air permit, stormwater, POTW, OSHA logs, etc.) accurately and on time.
• Employee & Contractor Engagement – Actively engage with employees and contractors to build a strong safety culture. Oversee contractor safety programs, including qualification, pre-job planning, training, and safe work permits.
• Training & Development – Deliver EH&S training and coaching to employees, track effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Incident Management – Lead investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Manage EH&S-related action items to closure.
• Project Support – Provide EH&S guidance and oversight for capital projects and new equipment installations to ensure safe, compliant execution.

Salary $80,000 - $100,000

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

EHS Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hot Work Permits, Air Permitting, Stormwater, SPCC, Confined Space Program, and other regulatory compliance programs; however, we will consider candidates who do not have experience in all of these topics specifically.
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
• Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel skills.
• Must be able to maintain collaborative working relationships with plant staff, production supervisors, operators and maintenance personnel.
• Travel less than 5%; must be available to respond to incidents and/or provide coverage after hours, as required.
• Ability to safely operate in a manufacturing environment, including potentially lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, stooping, climbing stairs, or other physical activities as needed.