Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Penta Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Search Group partners with an established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety activities for a key production site in Central Texas.

This hands-on site leadership role emphasizes visibility on the plant floor, close partnership with operations and engineering, and developing a proactive safety culture through continuous improvement and rigorous compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA and state/local regulations.
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH or CHMM are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHS programs and initiatives.
• Partner with operations and engineering to mitigate EHS risks.
• Support process safety, MOC, investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead internal audits, compliance reviews and EHS reporting.
• Develop and deliver EHS training across the site.
• Drive safety culture and employee engagement.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/environmental

Job description

We are partnering with an established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety activities for a key production site in Central Texas.

This is a hands-on site leadership position for someone who enjoys being visible on the plant floor, partnering closely with operations and engineering, and building a strong, proactive safety culture.

The Opportunity

The EHS Manager will have overall responsibility for site environmental, health and safety programs and will work closely with site leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen EHS systems and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading site-wide environmental, health and safety programs and initiatives
• Partnering with operations, engineering and site leadership to identify and mitigate EHS risks
• Supporting process safety and Management of Change activities
• Managing incident investigations, corrective actions and preventative measures
• Supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Acting as a key point of contact during regulatory inspections and agency interactions
• Leading internal audits, compliance reviews and EHS performance reporting
• Supporting ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management systems
• Developing and delivering EHS training across the site
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety culture and employee engagement
• Managing and developing site EHS resources and supporting emergency response programs

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong preference for experience within chemical, specialty chemical, advanced materials or other process manufacturing environments
• Experience working with OSHA, EPA and state/local environmental and safety regulations
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance, occupational safety and process-related EHS risk
• Experience supporting Management of Change, incident investigation, auditing and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to influence plant leadership, frontline supervision and employees
• Strong communication, relationship-building and leadership skills

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH or CHMM are considered an asset.

This opportunity offers significant visibility within the organization, the ability to influence site culture and operations, and long-term development opportunities.