EHS Manager: Lead Safety and Compliance in Manufacturing

Leoforce; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonuses

Annual profit sharing

401(k) match

Professional development support

Job summary

Leoforce in Akron, OH seeks a hands-on EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs in an industrial manufacturing setting. You will partner with plant leadership and employees to identify risks, implement practical improvements, and build a stronger safety culture through coaching and engagement.

The role offers quarterly performance bonuses, annual profit sharing, a 401(k) match, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Industrial EHS experience, with five or more years preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of waste management, chemical safety, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to engage employees and implement practical safety improvements.
• Experience with training, risk assessments, ergonomics, PPE, and incident investigations.
• OSHA 30-Hour training required; CSP, ASP, CHMM, or HAZWOPER credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen safety programs through employee training, coaching, and consistent follow-through.
• Manage hazardous and nonhazardous waste storage, organization, shipping, and documentation.
• Conduct safety inspections, ergonomic assessments, PPE reviews, and incident investigations.
• Maintain applicable OSHA and environmental compliance, reporting, records, and routine permit activities.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to address equipment and process hazards.
• Track corrective actions and safety performance, prioritizing improvements with plant leadership.

Skills

Safety program management

Employee training

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

Ergonomics

Risk assessments

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Leoforce in Akron, OH seeks a hands-on EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs in an industrial manufacturing setting. You will partner with plant leadership and employees to identify risks, implement practical improvements, and build a stronger safety culture through coaching and engagement.

The role offers quarterly performance bonuses, annual profit sharing, a 401(k) match, and professional development support.