EHS Manager

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

Job summary

LeoForce in Smithfield, NC is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and federal, state, and local regulations. You will partner with plant leadership to set goals, drive a zero-incident safety culture, manage risk assessments, and oversee OSHA and environmental compliance activities.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes on-site collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous

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.

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.

Skills

OSHA compliance

EHS leadership

Risk assessments

Safety training

ISO management systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Certifications CSP/CIH/CHMM

Education

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

Job description

EHS Manager

Smithfield, NC, US

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will provide leadership for all environmental, health, and safety programs at the manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and federal, state, and local regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

A bit 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.

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