Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Hello Hire; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Hire is seeking an EHS Manager to oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across two manufacturing sites. You will drive compliance, lead field engagement, and partner with operations to strengthen safety and environmental stewardship.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop and implement training, conduct audits, and manage hazardous waste and regulatory reporting to ensure a proactive safety culture and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional EHS experience in industrial/manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field
• Ability to deliver safety trainings
• Strong initiative to influence and coach across teams
• Travel up to 10% domestically

Responsibilities

• Champion a positive safety culture across both locations
• Lead site health and safety processes and risk assessments
• Develop and lead safety, compliance, and preventative programs and training
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments; drive corrective actions
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis with preventive actions
• Provide EHS performance reporting and leadership insights
• Oversee environmental compliance programs for Oregon state and federal mandates
• Manage hazardous waste streams and regulatory reporting

Skills

EHS experience

Safety training

Cross-functional

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in OSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

The EHS Manager oversees Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure compliance and enhance operational resilience. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, this role collaborates with cross-functional leaders to foster a proactive safety culture, maintain environmental regulatory compliance, and promote employee health initiatives. Key responsibilities include executing compliance tasks, leading field engagement, and providing support across EHS&S areas. The EHS Manager also provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, serving as an advisor to leadership and a partner to operations in driving safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion a positive safety culture and reinforce safe work practices across both locations.
• Lead site health and safety processes, including behavior-based safety, risk assessments (TRA), mitigation strategies, ergonomics assessments, and Life Saving Principles reinforcement.
• Model and maintain organizational safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Develop, implement, and lead safety, compliance, and preventative care programs, policies, and training.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard management systems and recommend enhancements that drive risk reduction.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis (PDCA, Fishbone, 5-Why), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
• Provide EHS performance reporting and data analysis to leadership.
• Audit SOPs/MOPs and verify hazard analyses are completed for all manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee core EHS programs including LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Manage safety data systems, analytics, and OSHA recordkeeping to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary contact for all incidents, injuries, notifications, and case management.
• Conduct required audits and support emergency response readiness, Safety Committee coordination, and shop floor-level EHS engagement.
• Lead and support environmental compliance programs for Oregon state regulations and federal mandates, including but not limited to:
  • oTitle V Air Permitting
  • oTier II Reporting / EPCRA
  • oHazardous Waste (LQG) Compliance – RCRA
  • oStormwater Compliance & SWPPP
  • oSPCC, Air Emissions, Waste Management, and Sustainability Programs
• Conduct environmental inspections, sampling, testing, reporting, and documentation aligned with DEQ and EPA expectations.
• Manage hazardous waste streams, universal waste, waste profiling, storage, characterization, and manifest requirements.
• Maintain presence across both manufacturing sites and support off-shift needs when required.
• Support sustainability initiatives, waste minimization efforts, and tracking of key environmental KPIs.
• Drive near-miss reporting, learning, and closure of corrective actions.
• Facilitate and monitor site security operations, including surveillance systems, access control processes, and coordinating with facilities, leadership, and third-party providers to ensure a secure, compliant, and disruption-free work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

• Minimum 3 years of professional EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver safety training programs.
• Strong initiative with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate change across diverse teams.
• Capable of working independently with limited direction while maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Excellent organizational habits with consistent follow-through.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.

QUALIFICATIONS (beneficial):

• Strong interpersonal communication, project management capability, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Effective presentation skills to support training delivery at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DEQ, and other regulatory standards.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and EHS management systems