Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Sterling Engineering; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety at a Salt Lake City manufacturing facility. You will drive a strong safety culture, oversee regulatory compliance, and manage EHS programs and training.

The role reports to the Director of EHS, leading a team of three professionals and partnering with operations, engineering, and facilities to embed safety into daily work processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field (Engineering, Environmental Science, or OSH).
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience with leadership exposure.
• Hands-on experience with core industrial safety programs (LOTO, risk assessments, electrical, confined space).
• Experience delivering safety training and maintaining OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct and develop a team of three EHS professionals.
• Develop and improve EHS policies, procedures, and training.

Skills

Leadership

LOTO

Risk assessments/JHA/JSA

Electrical safety

Confined space

OSHA compliance

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/OSH

Tools

OSHA 300 Logs

Lockout/Tagout programs

Job description

Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary + 10–15% bonus

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Visa sponsorship is not available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs at a manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing and maintaining EHS programs, and supporting a safe and productive manufacturing environment.

The EHS Manager will report to the Director of EHS and lead a team of three EHS professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, previous people leadership experience, and hands-on experience with core industrial safety programs including LOTO, risk assessments, electrical safety, confined space, employee training, and OSHA compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site's Environmental, Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of three EHS professionals while partnering closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and other functional teams.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, job hazard analyses, job safety analyses, and other assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine safety programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight for electrical safety programs and safe work practices.
• Manage confined space safety programs and ensure appropriate procedures, training, and controls are in place.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and administer the OSHA 300 Log and related reporting requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis, including methodologies such as 5-Why and Fishbone analysis, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support emergency preparedness, PPE, ergonomics, powered industrial truck, aerial work platform, working-at-heights, hearing conservation, and other applicable safety programs.
• Monitor site EHS performance, identify areas for improvement, and establish appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to integrate safety into daily operations, process changes, and new initiatives.
• Support regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS requirements.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, procedures, and training materials.
• Participate in safety meetings, awareness programs, audits, inspections, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage EHS-related budgets, schedules, contractors, equipment, and resources as needed.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure employees at all levels understand and follow established safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline; equivalent EHS experience may also be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Previous EHS leadership or supervisory experience is required.
• Strong manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with LOTO, risk assessments/JHA/JSA, electrical safety, and confined space programs.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training to manufacturing employees.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience managing OSHA 300 Logs.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, hazard identification, incident investigation, and corrective action.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing operations or functional areas.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Additional safety certifications are a plus.
• Experience with machine safety, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, PPE, PIT/AWP, hearing conservation, and working-at-heights programs.
• Experience with environmental, health, and safety program development or implementation in a manufacturing facility.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $120,000–$140,000
• 10–15% annual bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing EHS leader who wants to take ownership of site safety programs, lead a team, and have a direct impact on the safety culture and operations of a growing manufacturing facility.