Environment, Health and Safety Manager

FPC of Savannah; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Savannah is seeking an EHS Manager in Overland Park, KS, to lead safety and compliance initiatives across our manufacturing environment. This executive role focuses on building a world-class safety culture through strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety management systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of leadership in OHS/EHS, plus expertise in KPIs, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with credentials like CSP/CIH OHST preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in OHS/EHS in manufacturing or high-hazard environments.
• Credentials such as CSP, CIH, or OHST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk assessment processes, including JHAs and comprehensive risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations for near-misses and injuries, with root-cause analyses and CAPAs.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish OHS KPIs and leading indicators.
• Evaluate and improve OHS programs including LOTO, Machine Guarding, Confined Space and Fall Protection.
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and standards are implemented consistently.
• Maintain readiness for emergency response programs with drills and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety strategy

Risk-based performance

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Join us as EHS Manager and help build safety and compliance for all employees. This role is a high-impact, strategic leadership position focused on helping to build and maintain a world-class safety culture through development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety management systems.

What you will do:

• Oversee risk assessment processes, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and comprehensive risk assessments, ensuring that control measures are systematically designed, implemented, and verified to protect employees.
• Lead incident investigations for near-misses and injury reports, executing deep-dive root cause analyses (RCA) to establish corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) that mitigate future risks.
• Partner with key stakeholders to OHS performance metrics (KPIs and leading indicators) to improve safety performance.
• Evaluate and Improve OHS programs including LOTO, Machine Guarding, Confined Space and Fall Protection.
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and standards are implemented consistently across production areas.
• Maintain readiness for emergency response programs, ensuring drills, training, and response procedures are effectively maintained and executed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Lead and mentor a team and site safety champions to strengthen technical capability and safety leadership across the organization.
• Promote a world class safety culture by reinforcing shared ownership of safety performance and encouraging employee engagement in hazard identification and risk reduction.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies during inspections, permitting activities, and compliance reviews.
• Provide leadership-level communication and reporting on safety performance, emerging risks, and program progress to site and corporate leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including those established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and relevant industry standards.
• Lead internal safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to verify program effectiveness and regulatory adherence.
• Support regulatory reporting, documentation, and permitting requirements as required by governing agencies.

What you will need:

• BS in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health & Safety or a related technical field.
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in OHS or EHS leadership within a manufacturing, industrial, or high-hazard environment.
• Ability to develop and lead organizational safety strategies, including KPIs, management systems, and risk-based performance improvements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining safety management systems.
• Industry credentials such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or OHST are preferred.