EHS Manager

Gilder Search Group; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Spartanburg, SC, is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a high-hazard manufacturing operation. You will maintain a strong safety culture, reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, strong people and communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 14001/45001, regulated waste, and environmental compliance.
• Growth and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and compliance initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize risks to employees, the environment, and property.
• Lead injury/incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and conduct safety training for employees at all levels.
• Track EHS metrics and drive risk-reduction and cost-control initiatives.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, and regulated waste.
• Oversee wastewater treatment and maintain ISO 14001 certification.
• Lead internal audits and serve as primary EHS representative for external audits.
• Provide EHS leadership for capital projects and high-hazard equipment.
• Partner with operations to drive change and continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS program management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Safety training

Leadership / influence

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or related field

ISO 14001 internal auditor certification

Job description

Our client is an established manufacturer in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We are seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a high-hazard manufacturing operation. This position will play a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture, reducing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across the facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, strong people and communication skills, and the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels. Experience with ISO 14001/45001, regulated waste, machine guarding, robotics safety, and heavy manufacturing is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and compliance initiatives.


• Identify and prioritize risks to employees, the environment, and company property.


• Maintain a strong floor presence and engage with employees, operations, and leadership.


• Lead injury/incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and workers’ compensation cases.


• Develop and conduct safety training for employees at all levels.


• Track EHS metrics and lead risk-reduction and cost-control initiatives.


• Manage environmental compliance, including stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, and regulated waste.


• Oversee wastewater treatment and maintain ISO 14001 certification and sustainability requirements.


• Lead internal audits and serve as the primary EHS representative for SCOSHA, SCDES, Spartanburg Water, ISO, and other external audits.


• Provide EHS leadership for capital projects, new processes, equipment installations, machine guarding, robotics, presses, cranes, and other high-hazard equipment.


• Partner with operations and leadership to drive change, continuous improvement, and new manufacturing processes.


• Manage site security, including onsite security personnel.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in a heavy manufacturing environment


• Experience with South Carolina Workers' Compensation requirements


• Experience managing regulated waste streams and environmental compliance


• ISO 14001 internal auditor certification


• Growth and continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related field


• Union manufacturing experience


• RCRA or hazardous waste training/certification


• Professional EHS certification


• Machine guarding and/or robotics safety experience


• ANSI B11 and/or ANSI/RIA R15 training


• Overhead crane and forklift safety experience


• Wastewater treatment experience


• Capital project management experience


• Industrial hygiene monitoring experience

Why Join?

• Join an established Tier 1 automotive manufacturing operation


• Take on a hands‑on EHS role that champions safety from top down


• Work closely with cross‑functional teams


• Be apart of a facility that includes EHS department in decision with capital improvement projects