Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Clark Davis Associates; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to oversee site-wide health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives. This leadership role drives compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, and partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and leadership to elevate site performance.

The role will manage audits, training, incident investigations, and EHS metrics, while maintaining systems and documentation to support operational excellence and continuous

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience leading EHS programs and teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards.
• Experience delivering employee safety training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead site environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Oversee safety training programs for employees and contractors.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits and investigations

Training & development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Manufacturing safety experience

OSHA knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will oversee site-wide health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives. This leadership role is responsible for driving compliance, promoting a proactive safety culture, and partnering cross-functionally to support operational excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site environmental, health, and safety programs and initiatives.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety through employee engagement, coaching, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify and reduce potential hazards.
• Oversee safety training programs and ensure employees and contractors are properly trained and compliant.
• Track and maintain EHS metrics, reports, corrective actions, permits, and documentation.
• Support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives across the operation.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and leadership teams to improve site performance and reduce risk.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of environmental and safety management systems.
• Lead continuous improvement activities related to safety performance and operational compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing EHS programs and teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and general environmental compliance standards.
• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting ISO-based management systems.
• Exposure to process safety, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Background in highly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.