EHS Manager — Drive Safety & Compliance in Manufacturing

Sika; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sika is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager to develop, administer, and continuously improve the company’s EH&S programs. You will minimize accidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a culture of safety across all production areas.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on incident investigations, and collaboration with HR and operations to maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Qualifications

• Associated or bachelor’s degree in safety, EH&S or related field.
• 3–5 years in occupational safety or environmental roles; 5–10 years preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive or similar industries advantageous.
• Knowledge of EPA/OSHA regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and maintain the company's EH&S program.
• Lead investigations for near misses and injuries; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate training and ensure compliance with ISO 14001/45001.
• Prepare periodic EH&S reports for internal and regulatory needs.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Root-cause analysis

Safety training

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or environmental health

Tools

Sphera EHS

EMS ISO 14001

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Sika is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager to develop, administer, and continuously improve the company’s EH&S programs. You will minimize accidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a culture of safety across all production areas.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on incident investigations, and collaboration with HR and operations to maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.