EHS Manager: Build Safety, Compliance & Improvement

NREP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Spring is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental initiatives across multiple sites. You will translate complex OSHA/EPA requirements into practical, day-to-day actions on the shop floor and build a culture that integrates safety into everyday decisions.

The role involves developing comprehensive safety programs, conducting incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement across facilities, including potential EMS

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and EPA regulations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical floor‑level solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining written safety programs and JHA methodologies.
• Ability to lead investigations, root cause analysis, and incident investigations.
• Experience coordinating with operations leadership and plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Own OSHA, EPA compliance strategy and serve as primary contact for inspections and inquiries.
• Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs and manage recordkeeping and electronic submissions.
• Ensure permits, registrations, and filings are current and submitted on time.
• Develop and maintain safety programs (HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, PPE, AEP, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection).
• Build JHA methodologies and train leadership to conduct and maintain them locally.
• Set equipment inspection standards and audit local teams.
• Build the chemical safety program and coordinate chemical waste disposal.
• Evaluate guarding on powered presses and document decisions; collaborate with Engineering and Operations.
• Support die change safety procedures and guarding reviews for new operations.
• Design EHS training curricula and deliver via supervisors; lead investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Foster proactive safety culture with visible floor presence and open communication.
• Establish and support Safety Committee structures at each site.
• Own chemical waste disposal, hazardous waste manifesting, and EPA/state reporting.
• Ensure wastewater discharge and air emissions compliance for process operations.
• Travel to Lee Spring facilities to audit, train, and calibrate consistency; develop standardized documentation.

Job description

Lee Spring is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental initiatives across multiple sites. You will translate complex OSHA/EPA requirements into practical, day-to-day actions on the shop floor and build a culture that integrates safety into everyday decisions.

The role involves developing comprehensive safety programs, conducting incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement across facilities, including potential EMS