EHS Manager - Lead Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Cabot (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety and environmental systems to support a proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include overseeing audits, incident investigations, program development, and coordination with operations and HR to mitigate hazards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• 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.
• Experience leading regulatory audits, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EHS reporting systems

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA/EPA/DOT)

Leadership / influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety, engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience

Tools

EHS software

Regulatory compliance databases

Job description

Confidential Recruiting Partners seeks an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing campus. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety and environmental systems to support a proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include overseeing audits, incident investigations, program development, and coordination with operations and HR to mitigate hazards.