EHS Manager [AS-15111]

Exemplar Global; Town of Lowville (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Global, a leading food manufacturing organization in Lowville, New York, is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at its production facility. You will drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement programs protecting employees, assets, and operations.

You will partner with plant and corporate leadership to achieve best-in-class EHS results, lead continuous improvement efforts, and mentor a team of two EHS Coordinators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations; experience with safety management systems.
• Professional safety certifications (CSP, ASP, CHCM, OSHA) preferred.
• Ability to lead change and communicate with all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute EHS strategies aligned with goals and CI initiatives.
• Monitor EHS performance using key metrics and communicate results.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EHS, transportation, security).
• Drive implementation of EHS management systems, training, and risk plans.
• Manage site EHS budget and workers' compensation activities; foster zero-incident culture.
• Lead and mentor 2 EHS Coordinators.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Training & Development

Budget Management

Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related

Safety Certifications (CSP/ASP/CHCM/OSHA)

Job description

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at its production facility in Lowville, New York. This person will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing programs that protect employees, assets, and operations. The role offers the opportunity to influence site-wide performance, lead continuous improvement efforts, and partner with both plant and corporate leadership to achieve best-in-class EHS results. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety professional looking to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Lead and execute environmental, health, and safety strategies that support operational goals, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance through key metrics, communicating results, priorities, and action plans to stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, transportation, and security regulations.
• Drive the implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, training programs, risk mitigation plans, and emergency preparedness processes.
• Manage the site EHS budget, support workers' compensation activities, and foster a proactive, zero-incident safety culture throughout the facility.
• Lead and mentor 2 EHS Coordinators.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety leadership within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems; experience with PSM and risk management programs is a plus.
• Professional safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHCM, OSHA certifications, or related credentials are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.