EHS Manager - Lead Safety & Compliance in Manufacturing

Perrigo; Covington (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo in Covington, OH is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to elevate safety culture at the manufacturing facility. The role leads cross-functional teams, drives investigations, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, audits, and training to ensure a safe, compliant operation.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will mentor staff, partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering and HR, and champion proactive safety improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred but not required.
• Experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.
• Experience with environmental reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and employee engagement across the Covington site.
• Serve as a cross-functional advisor to Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team.
• Lead injury/illness investigations from reporting to closure and verify corrective actions.
• Conduct proactive risk assessments and GEMBA walks to identify hazards and controls.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audits, permits, and documentation for OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Provide leadership for the site's security program and 24/7/365 coverage.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental/Engineering

Job description

Perrigo in Covington, OH is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to elevate safety culture at the manufacturing facility. The role leads cross-functional teams, drives investigations, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, audits, and training to ensure a safe, compliant operation.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will mentor staff, partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering and HR, and champion proactive safety improvements across the site.