Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Elyria, OH is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to develop, implement, and monitor programs that promote a safe, compliant workplace and reduce environmental impact.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering and leadership to foster safety culture, conduct training, and manage regulatory responsibilities across foundry-related hazards and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred; experience may be considered
• Strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental management principles and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels
• Solid problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data reporting
• OSHA 30-hour certification and First Aid/CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of workplace safety programs and policies.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and safety standards; lead investigations of incidents.
• Track safety performance metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Lead or support training programs on EH&S topics for employees and leaders.
• Maintain environmental permits, reports, and documentation; coordinate audits.
• Support waste reduction, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead projects on hazard reduction, energy conservation, and ergonomic improvements.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Root-cause analysis

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Occupational Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for supporting and promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. This position develops, implements, and monitors EH&S programs, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, investigates incidents, conducts training, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that reduce workplace risks and environmental impacts.

This EH&S Manager collaborates closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, human resources, and leadership teams to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Safety Management
  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace safety programs and policies.
  • Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
  • Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations and identify root causes and corrective actions.
  • Track and analyze safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART, near misses, and corrective action completion.
  • Assist with emergency response planning and coordination.
  • Participate in safety committees and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Health & Safety Programs
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Conduct regular reviews of safety policies to ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA and company standards.
  • Support site leadership in meeting all regulatory safety requirements.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments focused on foundry-specific hazards (molten metal, silica exposure, high heat, heavy machinery).
  • Maintain and update programs such as:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hazard Communication
  • PPE Requirements
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Hot Work
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, silica, air quality).
• Training & Employee Development
  • Develop and deliver EH&S training programs, including:
  • New employee orientation
  • Hazard communication
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Powered industrial trucks
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Ergonomics
  • Confined space awareness
  • Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Coach supervisors and employees on EH&S best practices.
• Environmental Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including air emissions, waste management, water discharge, and hazardous material handling.
  • Maintain environmental permits, reports, and required documentation.
  • Support waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Conduct environmental inspections and audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Coordinate hazardous waste management activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance and Documentation
  • Maintain EH&S records, reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.
  • Assist during regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to site leadership.
  • Ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain safety metrics, dashboards, compliance records, and inspection logs.
  • Prepare reports for internal leadership review and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Support the implementation of safety culture improvement initiatives.
  • Lead or support projects focused on hazard reduction, ergonomic improvements, energy conservation, and environmental sustainability.
  • Promote employee participation in EH&S programs and continuous improvement activities.

Who You Are:

You are detail oriented, process focused and want to make an impact. Safety is important to you and you like to educate and identify ways to make an operation safe and efficient.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental management principles, including risk assessment and mitigation, machinery and process safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational health, fire protection, loss prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Solid problem-solving and root-cause analysis capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and inspect equipment and work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.