Environment, Health and Safety Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead our EHS program and cultivate a culture of proactive safety across manufacturing operations.

You will drive incident investigations, reduce risk, and ensure OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance while training teams and advancing continuous improvement initiatives that align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years managing EHS programs in manufacturing
• Experience in manufacturing and distribution environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• Skilled in incident investigation and risk mitigation
• Effective communicator and trainer with employee engagement experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EHS systems
• Familiar with ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and fire prevention
• Certifications CSP, CHMM, CIH, or PE preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and continuous improvement across operations
• Lead initiatives to reduce incidents and workers' comp claims
• Set and track KPIs for safety, quality, efficiency, and service
• Lead audits and maintain OSHA/EPA/DOT compliance
• Develop EHS training to improve completion and comprehension
• Identify opportunities to reduce EHS costs through prevention
• Lead cultural change to embed safety and environmental responsibility
• Collaborate across departments and drive lean-based improvements
• Communicate effectively and engage employees

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training & communication

Lean / continuous improvement

MS Office / EHS systems

Ergonomics & industrial hygiene

Certifications (CSP / CHMM / CIH / PE)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Location: Lancaster, PA

Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire, salaried

Industry: paper manufacturing

Salary Range: $135k - $155k

Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, people-focused EHS leader who can turn safety strategies into meaningful results, engage employees at every level, and help build a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll be more than a compliance leader. You’ll be a champion of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Make Safety a Priority: Lead initiatives that reduce workplace incidents, injuries, and workers' compensation claims.
• Drive Performance: Establish and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, efficiency, and service.
• Ensure Compliance: Lead successful internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Develop People: Improve EHS training completion and comprehension through engaging, effective employee education.
• Control Costs: Identify opportunities to reduce EHS-related costs through proactive prevention and process improvements.
• Inspire Change: Lead and support cultural transformations that make safety and environmental responsibility part of everything we do.
• Strategic leadership and a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence positive change.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an understanding of lean principles.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and employee engagement skills.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of experience managing EHS programs and issues.
• Proven ability to lead EHS programs in manufacturing and distribution environments
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT)
• Skilled in incident investigation and risk mitigation
• Effective communicator and trainer with employee engagement experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHS systems
• Familiar with ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and fire prevention
• Holds relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE) and technical background in EHS or related fields

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.