Engineering and EHS Manager

Hunter Recruiting; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking an Engineering & Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in Ohio to lead engineering initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, operational excellence, and project execution, with EHS oversight integrated into the broader scope of safety and compliance. Collaboration with executive leadership will be essential for strategic operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 7+ years in engineering/manufacturing/OHS leadership.
• Proven track record leading capital projects, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and environmental compliance.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop scopes, timelines, budgets, ROI analyses, and project schedules.
• Manage contractors, engineering firms, equipment vendors, and resources.
• Coordinate equipment installations, startup activities, and facility improvements.
• Lead process engineering initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment to identify long-term solutions.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Technical Services, and Maintenance on new product implementation and automation.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including SOPs, work instructions, BOMs.
• Build and maintain a multi-year capital improvement roadmap.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Capital Projects

Process Improvement

Project Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Safety Culture

Operational Excellence

Data-driven Decision Making

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP Systems

PSM/GHS Compliance Tools

Job description

Engineering & Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will lead engineering initiatives, capital projects, continuous improvement efforts, and environmental, health, and safety programs across both manufacturing facilities.

This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing processes, leading capital investments, strengthening safety culture, and developing scalable systems that support long-term business growth.

While EHS oversight is an important component of this position, the primary focus is engineering leadership, operational improvement, and project execution rather than a traditional compliance-only EHS role. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing capital projects, optimizing manufacturing processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, conducting safety audits, and partnering with executive leadership on strategic operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• sLead capital improvement (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation and commissioning
• .Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, ROI analyses, and project schedules
• .Manage contractors, engineering firms, equipment vendors, and project resources
• .Coordinate equipment installations, startup activities, and facility improvements
• .Lead process engineering initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability
• .Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment while identifying long-term solutions
• .Partner with Operations, Quality, Technical Services, and Maintenance on new product implementation, process improvements, and automation initiatives
• .Develop and maintain engineering documentation including SOPs, work instructions, equipment records, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• .Build and maintain a multi-year capital improvement roadmap

.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improveme

• ntLead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across both facilitie
• s.Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements that increase productivity and reduce wast
• e.Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective action program
• s.Develop operational KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting system
• s.Improve workflow efficiency and collaboration across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and administrative team
• s.Standardize best practices and drive consistency between both manufacturing location
• s.Support long-term operational scalability through process optimization and organizational improvement

s.
Environmental, Health & Safety (E

• HS)Lead company-wide environmental, health, and safety programs across both faciliti
• es.Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable environmental and safety regulatio
• ns.Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analys
• es.Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce workplace ri
• sk.Lead safety training programs and support employee engagement through safety committe
• es.Manage workers' compensation coordination and return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resourc
• es.Oversee environmental reporting, permitting, SDS management, hazard communication, and regulatory inspectio
• ns.Foster a proactive safety culture throughout both organizatio

ns.
Systems & Organizational Develop

• mentDevelop and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational documentation, and process standa
• rds.Support ERP system optimization and work order management improveme
• nts.Strengthen project management processes, reporting systems, and organizational accountabil
• ity.Improve knowledge transfer, training systems, and operational documentat
• ionPartner closely with Operations leadership to execute strategic operational initiat
• ives.Build strong cross-functional relationships with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Technical Services, and Leadership t
• eams.Influence organizational change through technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improve
• ment.Help align processes, systems, and operational standards across both manufacturing facili

ties.
Qualific

• ationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical
• field.7+ years of progressive engineering, manufacturing, operations, or EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing enviro
• nment.Demonstrated experience leading capital projects, process improvements, and Lean Manufacturing initia
• tives.Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regula
• tions.Experience managing engineering projects from concept through implement
• ation.Knowledge of root cause analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational excellence princ
• iples.Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership s
• kills.Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and loca
• tions.Experience within chemical manufacturing or process manufacturing is strongly pref
• erred.Preferred Qualific
• ationsLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certific
• ation.Experience with capital budgeting and ROI ana
• lysis.Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) and manufacturing autom
• ation.Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing performance me
• trics.Professional Engineering (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or related certifications are a