EHS Manager - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

MissionHires; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an experienced EHS Manager for a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This leadership role involves driving all environmental, health, and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, preferably with Tier 1 automotive, and a proven track record in reducing incidents and enhancing a proactive safety environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, specifically Tier 1 automotive.
• Proven ability to influence plant leadership and production teams.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all EHS programs and initiatives across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention.

Skills

EHS management

OSHA compliance

Incident investigations

Leadership skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead and drive all environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, building a strong safety culture, and implementing programs that reduce risk, improve employee well-being, and support operational excellence.

This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and knows how to influence both the floor and the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives across the facility
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; implement corrective actions
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and leadership teams
• Oversee workers’ compensation, injury management, and return‑to‑work programs
• Maintain and improve environmental compliance programs, including waste management and reporting
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure safe processes, equipment, and facility changes
• Track, analyze, and report key EHS metrics and KPIs to leadership
• Lead and mentor EHS team members and safety committees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, with Tier 1 automotive experience required (non‑negotiable)
• Proven experience supporting high‑volume, fast‑paced production environments
• Strong expertise in OSHA compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Hands‑on experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Demonstrated success in reducing safety incidents and driving a strong safety culture
• Experience working closely with plant leadership and production teams to influence and implement safety initiatives
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and safety management systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Experience in unionized environments is a strong plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus