Environment Health & Safety Site Manager

Socket.dev; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Global is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Site Manager to lead safety and environmental programs at our Brookfield, Connecticut manufacturing facility. This hands-on leader partners with operations to drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.

You will serve on the site leadership team, manage OSHA/EPA compliance, incident investigations, risk reduction initiatives, and contractor safety programs, while fostering accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Serve as the site's primary EHS subject matter expert and trusted advisor to site leadership.
• Develop and advance a strong safety culture through coaching, training, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits, permits, reporting requirements, and agency interactions.
• Oversee hazardous waste management and environmental compliance programs.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and risk reduction initiatives.
• Lead contractor safety programs and ensure safe execution of non-routine work.
• Maintain and improve site emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety outcomes and operational performance.
• Partner closely with leaders and employees across the site to promote accountability, engagement, and best practices.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder influence

Training facilitation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Engineering/Occupational Health

Tools

EHS management software

Job description

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Site Manager

Location: Brookfield, Connecticut
Reports To: Site General Manager

Make a Meaningful Impact on Safety, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence

At Greenfield Global, safety is more than a requirement. It's a core value that guides how we work, innovate, and grow.

We're looking for an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Site Manager to lead the safety and environmental programs at our Brookfield, Connecticut manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys partnering with operations, influencing culture, and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

As a member of the site leadership team, you'll play a critical role in protecting our people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing a proactive safety culture that supports operational excellence.

About the Brookfield Site

Our Brookfield facility manufactures specialty chemical ingredients used in pharmaceutical excipients, food flavors, beverages, and industrial alcohol blends. The site plays an important role in supporting customers across multiple industries and is an integral part of Greenfield Global's manufacturing network.

What You'll Do

As the EHS Site Manager, you will:

• Lead all site environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Serve as the site's primary EHS subject matter expert and trusted advisor to site leadership.
• Develop and advance a strong safety culture through coaching, training, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits, permits, reporting requirements, and agency interactions.
• Oversee hazardous waste management and environmental compliance programs.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and risk reduction initiatives.
• Lead contractor safety programs and ensure safe execution of non-routine work.
• Maintain and improve site emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety outcomes and operational performance.
• Partner closely with leaders and employees across the site to promote accountability, engagement, and best practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience leading EHS programs within a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong communication, presentation, and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for creating safe, high-performing workplaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, or other process-based industries.
• Exposure to Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene initiatives.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems, reporting tools, and compliance software.

Why Join Greenfield Global?

At Greenfield Global, we combine innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to create products that support industries around the world while contributing to a lower-carbon future.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• Meaningful work that impacts employee wellbeing and environmental stewardship
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Company-sponsored retirement savings programs
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• Training and development opportunities designed to support your career growth

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