EHS Manager

Rohrer Corporation; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohrer Corporation in Ohio seeks an EH&S Manager to lead the Environmental Health & Safety Management System, develop and implement policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and local regulations across all Rohrer locations. This role reports to Corporate Quality & Compliance Manager and partners with executives to reduce injuries, improve safety culture, and drive measurable EHS performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in EHS or related field, 7+ years of leadership in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 7+ years in progressive EHS leadership within manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or a multi-site org.
• Proven track record of implementing EHS management systems.
• Experience reducing injuries and improving safety culture.
• Experience conducting EHS audits, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and related regs.
• Experience presenting metrics to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review and standardize EH&S processes with Plant Management.
• Create policy and procedure documents and communicate changes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Stay current on regulatory policies to minimize liability.
• Lead safety program to achieve OSHA STAR, VPP, or similar recognition.
• Develop, audit, and report EH&S programs across Rohrer locations.
• Drive safety, housekeeping and quality as a condition of employment.
• Exemplify Rohrer’s Core Values in daily work.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

EHS training delivery

KPI reporting

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

EHS management systems

KPI dashboards

Auditing tools

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the Corporations Environmental Health and Safety Management System. This person will develop, implement & ensure compliance with all Federal, State, & Local EH&S regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and all Rohrer Policies and Procedures at all Rohrer Corporation Locations. The EH&S manager will utilize problem solving and best practice sharing, resulting in improved EH&S key performance indicators (KPls) and report performance to executive management. The EH&S manager will report to the Corporate Quality & Compliance Manager and have strong interaction with both the executive and functional leaders across the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Reviewing & standardizing company-wide EH&S processes in partnership with Plant Management
• Creates policy and procedure documents & communicates process modifications as needed
• Ensure Compliance to all Federal, State and Local EH&S regulations, (OSHA, EPA, )
• Remain current on all regulatory and enforcement policies to protect the company from liabilities and minimize regulatory penalties
• Oversee and direct a world class safety program, resulting in OSHA STAR, VPP or similar recognition.
• Develop, revise and audit the application and execution of all EH&S programs for the corporation& provides routine reporting to Plant Manager
• Continually drive safety, housekeeping and quality as a condition of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• Exemplify Rohrer’s Core Values:
• Partnership – Actively develop relationships with our internal team and external partners to create shared value
• Integrity – Building trust as we operate under our guiding principles of honesty, decency, and ethics
• Drive – Engaged and passionate about proactively leading and participating in continuous improvement
• Initiative – Develop creative and inventive ideas that shape our markets and achieve our strategic objectives

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field. A combination of education and related experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities or a multi-site organization.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and leading Environmental Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Proven track record of reducing workplace injuries, improving safety culture, and achieving measurable EHS performance improvements.
• Experience conducting EHS audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action management.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related environmental regulations.
• Experience presenting EHS performance metrics and strategic recommendations to executive leadership teams.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and industrial safety best practices.
• Experience managing environmental permitting, hazardous waste programs, air emissions, wastewater compliance, and chemical management programs.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis methodologies, including 5-Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Counter Measures (RCCM) processes.
• Ability to analyze EHS data and trends and develop action plans that drive continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs across multiple levels and multiple sites within the organization.
• Proficiency with EHS management systems, audit programs, risk assessment tools, and KPI reporting systems.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a demonstrated ability to build organizational EHS capability.
• Ability to drive a proactive safety culture through engagement, accountability, and employee involvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and gain alignment across multiple facilities and functional teams.
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with operations, quality, human resources, maintenance, engineering, and executive leadership teams.

Critical Success Factors

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in:

• Building and sustaining world-class safety cultures.
• Driving reductions in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR), and other key EHS metrics.
• Standardizing EHS processes across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance with minimal risk exposure.
• Leading incident investigations and ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Developing site leadership accountability for EHS performance.
• Creating meaningful KPI dashboards and presenting results to senior leadership.
• Identifying and implementing best practices that improve employee safety and environmental performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 implementation or auditing experience.
• Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training or certification.

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