Environment, Health and Safety Manager

The Beneva Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Environment, Health and Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives at a major manufacturing site in the Northeast US. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a culture of safety. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in EHS leadership, a relevant degree, and strong team management skills. This is a full-time onsite position with a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in EHS leadership within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience leading a team and managing multi-disciplinary EHS programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of EHS professionals.
• Oversee site-wide safety, environmental, and sustainability programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and third-party audits.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, engineering, or related field

Job description

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Our client, a leading industrial manufacturer, has engaged Beneva Group to recruit a Senior EHS Site Manager to lead a key manufacturing location in the Northeast US. This highly visible role leads a team of EHS professionals and is responsible for ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and embedding a culture of safety and sustainability.

Overview

The Senior EHS Site Manager will oversee EHS programs at a major manufacturing site in the Northeast US, drive safety performance, and embed sustainable practices across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of EHS professionals across multiple disciplines
• Provide clear performance objectives, career guidance, and technical mentorship
• Lead EHS&S team to meet operational KPIs and regulatory expectations

EHS Program Management

• Oversee site-wide safety, environmental, and sustainability programs.
• Fully implement the company’s Serious Injury & Fatality Prevention Program.
• Own the EHS event investigation and root cause analysis process.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement across all EHS functions.

Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and third-party audits.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, NJDOL, etc.).
• Collaborate across departments to integrate EHS principles into daily operations.
• Develop and manage the EHS&S site budget and strategic roadmap.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years’ experience in EHS leadership within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience leading a team and managing multi-disciplinary EHS programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
• Experience with ISO 45001 / 14001 or VPP programs

Location

Northeast US (Onsite leadership role)

Compensation

• Base salary with bonus potential

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time