EHS Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an EHS Manager in Leola, PA to lead safety strategy, engage employees, and foster a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

You will drive KPIs for safety and quality, ensure OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance, and build effective training programs across manufacturing and distribution operations. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in EHS are required, with CSP/CHMM/CIH/PE certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in EHS, safety, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing EHS programs in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to reduce workplace incidents and injuries.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, efficiency, and service.
• Ensure successful audits and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Improve EHS training to enhance completion and understanding.
• Identify opportunities to reduce EHS-related costs through prevention and process improvements.
• Drive cultural changes that make safety and environmental responsibility core values.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Communication & engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, safety, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software/systems

Job description

Title: EHS Manager

Location: Leola, PA

Industry: Paper manufacturing

Employment: Full time/Direct hire

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, people-focused EHS leader who can turn safety strategies into meaningful results, engage employees at every level, and help build a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Make Safety a Priority: Lead initiatives that reduce workplace incidents, injuries, and workers' compensation claims.
• Drive Performance: Establish and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, efficiency, and service.
• Ensure Compliance: Lead successful internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• DevelopPeople: Improve EHS training completion and comprehension through engaging, effective employee education.
• Control Costs: Identify opportunities to reduce EHS-related costs through proactive prevention and process improvements.
• Inspire Change: Lead and support cultural transformations that make safety and environmental responsibility part of everything we do.

Competencies

• Strategic leadership and a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence positive change.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an understanding of lean principles.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and employee engagement skills.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of experience managing EHS programs and issues.
• Proven ability to lead EHS programs in manufacturing and distribution environments
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT)
• Skilled in incident investigation and risk mitigation
• Effective communicator and trainer with employee engagement experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHS systems
• Familiar with ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and fire prevention
• Holds relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE) and technical background in EHS or related fields