EHS Manager – NY Manufacturing & Distribution

Nassau Candy; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Candy is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across our New York manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities.

The EHS Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that promote a safe work environment, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace injuries, and strengthen safety practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• 5–8 years EHS experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience managing safety programs across multiple facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and New York safety requirements.
• Experience with workers’ compensation reporting and injury investigations.
• Willingness to travel between New York facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS programs across Nassau Candy’s New York locations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, DOT and other regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update safety policies and programs.
• Conduct safety audits and address unsafe conditions and practices.
• Maintain EHS records, logs, reports and regulatory documentation.
• Lead workplace injury investigations and workers’ compensation processes.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and corrective actions.
• Provide safety training to employees and supervisors.
• Track safety metrics and trends; implement improvements.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Investigations

Root-cause analysis

Safety training

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Nassau Candy is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across our New York manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities.

The EHS Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that promote a safe work environment, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace injuries, and strengthen safety practices throughout the organization.