EHS Manager

Jobot; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot partners with a well-established global manufacturing organization to identify an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for its flagship production facility in Eastern North Carolina. You will lead all EHS programs, partnering with site leadership to drive a proactive safety culture on the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in safety/environmental fields, 5+ years of EHS leadership in manufacturing, strong OSHA knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or environmental field.
• 5+ years of EHS leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
• Experience leading risk assessments, investigations, and safety training.
• ISO-based management systems experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required; professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to establish EHS goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
• Foster a proactive, zero-incident safety culture across the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop action plans to reduce workplace hazards.
• Manage OSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Maintain site EHS metrics, reporting, audits, and certifications.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and serve as primary EHS contact for external agencies.
• Drive employee engagement through safety committees and continuous improvement.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

OSHA regulations knowledge

Risk assessments / incident Investig.

Safety training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related

Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM (plus)

Job description

EHS Manager

Manufacturing | OSHA | Environmental Compliance | Plant Leadership

Job Details

Company: Well-established global manufacturing organization (partner)
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

About us

We are partnering with a well-established global manufacturing organization to identify an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for one of its flagship production facilities in Eastern North Carolina. This organization is an industry leader with a long-standing reputation for quality, operational excellence, and continuous investment in its people and manufacturing operations. As part of a larger global enterprise, the company offers the stability and resources of an international organization while maintaining the collaborative feel of a local manufacturing site.

Why join us?

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence plant culture, partner directly with site leadership, and make a measurable impact on employee safety and operational performance.

Rather than simply maintaining compliance, the organization is looking for a hands-on EHS leader who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, engaging employees, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving a proactive safety culture.

If you enjoy partnering with operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and building employee engagement around safety, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all site Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives
• Partner with plant leadership to establish EHS goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives
• Foster a proactive, zero-incident safety culture across the manufacturing facility
• Conduct risk assessments and develop action plans to reduce workplace hazards
• Manage OSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs
• Maintain site EHS metrics, reporting, audits, and certifications
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and serve as the primary EHS contact for external agencies
• Drive employee engagement through safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance
• Experience leading risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training
• Experience supporting ISO-based management systems preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.