Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Copeland; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in climate technologies seeks an EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene Programs at their site. The role involves regulatory guidance, safety initiatives, and maintaining compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience in manufacturing EHS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing industry experience in EHS.
• Proven leadership and influence skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically (<25%).

Responsibilities

• Leading programs to promote a culture of zero harm.
• Acting as the primary contact with regulatory agencies.
• Managing safety/health committee meetings and action items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Incident Investigation

Safety Training Facilitation

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Knowledge of EPA Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

EHS Management Systems

Database Management Systems

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company committed to sustainability. We develop sustainable and efficient residential, commercial, and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. Our solutions help protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain and bring comfort worldwide. Combining top-tier engineering, design, manufacturing, and category-leading brands in compression, controls, software, and monitoring, we create next-generation climate technology tailored for future needs.

Whether you're a professional seeking a career change, an undergraduate exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, we offer roles that foster innovation, challenge, and impact. Join us and start your journey today!

Position: EHS Manager

The EHS Manager provides leadership, direction, education, and overall management of the site’s Environmental, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene Programs. This role serves as the technical expert on EHS matters, offering regulatory guidance to the site, staff, and senior management. The manager leads key EHS initiatives, contributes to the plant EHS budget and risk management practices, and ensures programs and systems are in place to achieve top safety performance metrics. Maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and outside auditors is also essential.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading programs to promote a culture of zero harm to people, the environment, and the community.
2. Acting as the primary contact with regulatory agencies, consultants, and auditors.
3. Facilitating safety communication and awareness across the site.
4. Managing safety/health committee meetings and ensuring effective action items.
5. Developing and maintaining inspection and audit programs.
6. Leading emergency and contingency plans, assigning roles, and ensuring compliance with standards.
7. Developing safety rules and training programs, including orientation and ongoing training.
8. Managing PPE assessments and hazard controls.
9. Investigating accidents, compiling reports, and ensuring corrective actions.
10. Supporting environmental compliance through permit management and reporting.
11. Leading industrial hygiene activities, including air and noise monitoring.
12. Providing guidance on environmental compliance areas such as stormwater, hazardous waste, and air permits.
13. Collaborating on engineering and maintenance projects related to EHS.
14. Managing contractor safety programs and ensuring adherence to guidelines.
15. Identifying safety improvements and implementing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing industry experience in EHS.
• Proven leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Experience in incident investigation and safety training facilitation.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD and EHS management systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically (<25%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, or CIH are a plus.
• Experience with database management systems, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams is preferred.