EHS Site Leader - Aerospace & Defense

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance and wellness

Incentive compensation eligibility

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety to lead site safety, environmental compliance, and facilities operations in Simsbury, Connecticut. This hands-on leader will shape the safety culture, drive risk reduction, and partner with Operations to protect employees and ensure reliable manufacturing for defense and aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes regulatory expertise, incident investigations, and program ownership across EHS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Eight+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, including at least three years leading a site-level EHS function.

Responsibilities

• Set site EHS priorities and lead safety and environmental programs, regulatory inspections, audits, training, and reporting.
• Lead hazard assessments and incident investigations, applying controls to prevent incidents and recurring risks.
• Partner with Operations and technical teams to address hazards with energetic materials and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a visible safety presence and ensure corrective actions are owned and tracked.
• Drive safety programs with clear owners, milestones, and escalation; use leading/lagging indicators to drive improvement.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Regulatory inspections

Incident investigations

Hazard assessment

Leadership

Safety program execution

Data-driven improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in EHS / related field

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety to lead site safety, environmental compliance, and facilities operations in Simsbury, Connecticut. This hands-on leader will shape the safety culture, drive risk reduction, and partner with Operations to protect employees and ensure reliable manufacturing for defense and aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes regulatory expertise, incident investigations, and program ownership across EHS and