Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Exemplar Global; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a Global Aerospace Manufacturer. This role develops and implements environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs to protect employees and the environment, serving as SME for OSHA, EPA, NJDEP, and related regulations.

You will lead safety committees, oversee permits, drive compliance, and mentor the EHS team, while coordinating with cross-functional leaders to reduce risk and enhance sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
• 5-7 years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing/industrial environment required.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities required.
• Experience in forging, metalworking, machining, aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred: CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs.
• Lead internal and external EHS audits and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Provide leadership on OSHA regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards.
• Manage programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, hazard communication, PPE, and fall protection.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Training programs

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery

Our client is a Global Aerospace Manufacturer.

About the role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs that protect employees, facilities, the community, and the environment. This position serves as the subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, NJDEP, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises one EHS Specialist.
• Provides leadership, coaching, training, performance management, and professional development for direct reports.
• Oversees EHS consultants, contractors, and third-party service providers, as needed.
• Leads safety committees and cross-functional teams focused on environmental compliance and workplace safety initiatives.
• Partners with department managers and supervisors to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement of EHS programs.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) requirements.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting requirements, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee compliance programs related to:
• Air permits and air emissions reporting
• Hazardous waste generation, storage, and disposal
• Stormwater management and permitting
• Wastewater compliance, where applicable
• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs
• Community Right-to-Know (RTK) requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact during NJDEP, EPA, and other regulatory inspections and audits.
• Maintain environmental records, permits, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Lead waste reduction, recycling, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct environmental inspections and assessments to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety and health programs.
• Promote and champion a strong safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Provide visible leadership on the production floor through employee engagement, hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Monitor and evaluate workplace conditions to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards.
• Manage and maintain programs including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine Guarding
• Hazard Communication
• Respiratory Protection
• Hearing Conservation
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Hot Work
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry
• Contractor Safety Management
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain OSHA logs, injury reporting, and workers' compensation documentation.

Training & Employee Development

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ensure employee compliance with required safety and environmental training.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientation and ongoing compliance training programs.
• Support employee engagement through safety observations, safety committees, and awareness initiatives.

Compliance, Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Lead internal and external EHS audits.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely completion.
• Develop EHS metrics, scorecards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for leadership.
• Evaluate new regulations and recommend operational changes as necessary.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance compliance.

Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities required.
• Experience within forging, metalworking, machining, aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

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