EHS Manager

DSJ Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to lead site-wide EHS programs at a large Philadelphia-area manufacturing facility. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety systems in partnership with plant leadership to improve safety performance and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will drive a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and incident investigations, while overseeing OSHA/regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance programs.
• Experience with air, water, waste, hazardous materials, and environmental permitting.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001/45001 management systems.
• Experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of site-wide EHS programs and management systems.
• Drive proactive safety culture through leadership coaching, training, and behavioral-based safety initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews; implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses to reduce injuries.
• Serve as SME for OSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to integrate EHS best practices.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and site preparedness programs.
• Monitor EHS KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead environmental compliance efforts for air, water, waste, stormwater, and permitting.
• Deliver training and coach leaders to strengthen safety ownership.
• Support ISO-based management systems and adherence to company standards.

Skills

EHS leadership

OSHA compliance

Air/Water/Waste management

ISO 14001/45001

Incident investigations

Project management

Stakeholder management

CSP preferred

Lean/CI understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Job description

A leading global food and beverage manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead site-wide EHS programs and drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across a large manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety systems while partnering with plant leadership to improve safety performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

The responsibilities of the EHS Manager will include:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide Environmental, Health & Safety programs and management systems.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, leadership coaching, safety training, and behavioral-based safety initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs to reduce injuries and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the site's subject matter expert for OSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to integrate EHS best practices into daily manufacturing activities.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, crisis management procedures, and site preparedness programs.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and KPIs, providing recommendations and action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead environmental compliance efforts related to air, water, waste, stormwater, and other regulatory programs.
• Deliver training programs and coach leaders at all levels to strengthen safety ownership and accountability.
• Support the implementation of ISO-based management systems and ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, influencing strategic decisions related to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

The ideal EHS Manager will have the following skillset:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance programs, and workplace safety management systems.
• Experience managing air, water, waste, hazardous materials, and environmental permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience supporting fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence change at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to build safety culture and drive measurable improvements in EHS performance.
• Project management experience with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), ISO Auditor certifications, or related credentials are preferred but not required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.