EHS Manager

Camaco; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco Lorain is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at the site. You will drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as the primary site representative during inspections.

The role requires a bachelor’s in EHS or related field with 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience, preferably automotive. OSHA certification is required with CSP preferred. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing; automotive experience preferred
• OSHA safety certification required; CSP preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of site EHS strategies and safety culture
• Conduct regular plant floor walkthroughs and drive corrective actions
• Chair site Safety Committee and ensure OSHA/EPA regulatory compliance
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory reporting
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Coordinate workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work processes
• Deliver EHS training and site orientations
• Monitor health program and exposure controls
• Support audits and regulatory inspections
• Promote continuous improvement in safety performance

Skills

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Workers’ comp

ISO 14001 / IATF 16949

SDS/MSDS management

Communication skills

Regulator relations

Risk analysis

Continuous improvement

Office productivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

## EHS ManagerApply: Lorain, Ohio: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100109**Purpose**The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining all environmental, health, and safety programs for the site. This role ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations while proactively driving a strong safety culture that protects employees, supports operational excellence, and aligns with company and customer requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities***Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*Lead the development and execution of site EHS strategies that promote a proactive, safety‐first culture. Serve as the site subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety matters. Conduct regular plant floor walkthroughs to identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and drive corrective actions. Chair and actively participate in site Safety Committee meetings. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Serve as the primary site representative during OSHA or regulatory agency inspections and audits. Maintain accurate and compliant OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory reporting. Ensure safety requirements are understood and followed by all employees, contractors, and visitors. Lead all accident, incident, and near‐miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Provide initial response to work-related injuries, including first aid coordination and clinic authorization. Manage workers’ compensation claims in coordination with Human Resources, including reporting, follow-up, and return‐to‐work or light‐duty assignments. Analyze incident trends and develop corrective and preventive measures to reduce risk. Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors. Conduct site safety orientations and ensure all training documentation is complete and properly maintained. Promote employee engagement in safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage the site Occupational Health Program in collaboration with external medical providers. Monitor workplace conditions and implement controls to reduce employee exposure risks. Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of site operations.**Qualifications****Education & Experience**Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive experience preferred. Demonstrated experience with OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and regulatory audits.**Certifications** OSHA safety certification required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional credential preferred.**Competencies**· OSHA standards and regulatory compliance· Accident and incident investigation· Root cause analysis· Workers’ compensation and claim management· ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 systems· SDS/MSDS management· Strong written and verbal communication skills· Ability to influence and engage employees at all organizational levels· Effective relationship management with regulators, vendors, customers, and internal teams· High level of professionalism and confidentiality· Risk-based problem solving· Data analysis and trend identification· Continuous improvement mindset* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook**Licensure**Valid driver’s license**Work Environment**While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting and a variety of physical activities. Travel to customer locations as needed.