EHS Manager – Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Cabot (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners seeks an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing campus. The role develops, implements, and maintains systems for proactive safety culture, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The position is onsite in Vermont with no visa sponsorship; relocation assistance is limited. Responsibilities include audits, reporting, incident investigations, and cross‑functional collaboration to mitigate hazards and enhance safety

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and behavior‑based safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead EHS programs and influence safety performance at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading regulatory audits, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems.
• Bachelor's degree as specified or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in EHS regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, trends, and KPIs.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain required EHS documentation, permits, records, and regulatory reports.
• Serve as a resource for Safety Committees, Emergency Response Teams, and site leadership.
• Evaluate equipment, processes, and work environments for safety and ergonomic improvements.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide EHS leadership, guidance, and support across the facility and associated campus locations.
• Lead safety initiatives that strengthen a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Support workers' compensation case management, return‑to‑work programs, and injury‑prevention initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HR to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and environmental reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs that promote safe work practices and employee engagement.
• Conduct new‑hire safety orientation and deliver required annual training in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and internal requirements.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EHS reporting systems

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, Occupational health & safety, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a EHS Manager who will be responsible for leading environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing campus. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and environmental systems that support a proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to influence safety performance at all levels of the organization.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited

Responsibilities:

• Monitor changes in EHS regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, trends, and KPIs.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain required EHS documentation, permits, records, and regulatory reports.
• Serve as a resource for Safety Committees, Emergency Response Teams, and site leadership.
• Evaluate equipment, processes, and work environments for safety and ergonomic improvements.
• Recommend and implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE improvements.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide EHS leadership, guidance, and support across the facility and associated campus locations.
• Lead safety initiatives that strengthen a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Support workers' compensation case management, return‑to‑work programs, and injury‑prevention initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HR to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and environmental reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs that promote safe work practices and employee engagement.
• Conduct new‑hire safety orientation and deliver required annual training in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and internal requirements.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and behavior‑based safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead EHS programs and influence safety performance at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading regulatory audits, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety, engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package