EHS Manager, Hands-On Leader for New Plant

HTI; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct visibility to President & COO

Ownership of EHS function

Influence on facility safety layout

Hands-on leadership role

Relocation assistance

Opportunity to grow the EHS team

Job summary

HTI is seeking a hands-on EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs as the company moves into a new manufacturing facility. You will influence facility layout, guardings, and safety systems while driving a strong safety culture on the production floor.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing, a relevant degree or equivalent with certifications, and strong OSHA/regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of EHS leadership in manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, or equivalent with certifications
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions
• Proven success in improving safety culture and employee engagement
• Strong communication across hourly, supervisory and leadership teams
• Ability to influence change without direct authority
• Proactive, self-directed with a strong production-floor presence
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Experience with metals fabrication, facility relocations, or related ops preferred ( welding, lasers, cranes, presses, etc.)
• CSP certification is highly preferred; ASP and OSHA 30 valued

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across the manufacturing operation
• Assess programs, identify gaps, and develop plans to achieve full OSHA and environmental compliance
• Support transition into a new facility, including relocation, installation, and recommissioning
• Provide EHS guidance on facility layout, guarding, and operational risk
• Manage environmental programs: air permits, wastewater, waste streams, and regulatory reporting
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, observations, and facility inspections
• Investigate incidents and determine root causes; oversee corrective actions
• Develop a safety training roadmap and coordinate OSHA and equipment-specific training
• Partner with operations and maintenance to develop practical safety solutions
• Lead safety committee meetings and boost employee participation
• Track EHS metrics and report progress to senior leadership
• Build a safety culture based on accountability, trust, visibility, and engagement

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Influence without authority

On-floor presence

Education

Bachelors in EHS

CSP / OSHA 30 / ASP certifications

Job description

HTI is seeking a hands-on EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs as the company moves into a new manufacturing facility. You will influence facility layout, guardings, and safety systems while driving a strong safety culture on the production floor.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing, a relevant degree or equivalent with certifications, and strong OSHA/regulatory knowledge.