Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Health insurance

401k plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager in Manassas, VA. The role leads EHS programs for a manufacturing operation, with oversight of Lynchburg and other locations, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will drive machine and electrical safety, environmental permits, and sustainability initiatives while partnering with engineering and production teams to balance safety with operational demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations; experience with machine safety and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA compliance, lead site audits, inspections, and reporting.
• Develop and enforce machine guarding, LOTO, and electrical safety programs.
• Manage environmental compliance, permits, waste handling and reporting.
• Deliver safety training and drive accountability across sites.
• Track KPIs (TRIR, near misses) and support ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 initiatives.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Machine safety (LOTO)

Leadership

Communication & training

Risk assessment / incident analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Manassas, VA

Shibuya Hoppmann has an immediate opening in our Manassas, VA (with support for Lynchburg, VA; Indianapolis, IN; and Tipp City, OH) office for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Position Summary

The EHS Manager will lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a manufacturing operation specializing in automation and packaging machinery. This role supports a primary facility in Lynchburg, VA and provides oversight for other offices.

The position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, advancing machine and electrical safety programs, minimizing risk and fostering a proactive safety culture in a hands-on, engineering-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state/local regulations
• Lead site audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Machine & Electrical Safety (Critical Focus)

• Develop and enforce machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety programs
• Partner with engineering and maintenance teams on safe equipment design and modifications
• Support risk assessments for new equipment, automation systems, and installations
• Provide EHS oversight and program alignment for Lynchburg and other locations
• Standardize policies, procedures, and safety metrics across offices
• Travel periodically to support training, audits, and implementation

Environmental & Sustainability

• Manage environmental compliance (waste handling, air emissions, stormwater, etc.)
• Maintain permits and required reporting
• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency
• Oversee chemical safety, hazardous material handling, waste management, and emergency response programs

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver safety training (LOTO, machine safety, electrical awareness, PPE)
• Partner with plant leadership to drive accountability and engagement
• Promote a culture of safety integrated with engineering and production priorities
• Track and report KPIs (TRIR, near misses, corrective actions)
• Lead initiatives to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance
• Support implementation of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (if applicable)

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Experience with machine safety, LOTO, and industrial equipment
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Preferred

• Experience in automation, machinery, or equipment manufacturing
• Multi-site EHS responsibility
• CSP, CIH, or similar certification
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E)
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills

Key Skills

• Ability to influence engineers, technicians, and production teams
• Hands-on, practical problem-solving approach
• Strong communication and training skills
• Ability to balance safety with operational demands
• Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000 (based on relevant experience and qualifications)
• Full benefits package

Why Join Us

Join a growing automation and packaging machinery company where you can take ownership of EHS across multiple sites, work closely with engineering teams, and play a key role in building safe, efficient, and innovative operations.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off (starting at 13 days of PTO in the first year of employment), and 8 paid holidays.

All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).

Full Time Employee Benefits

Full time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays. All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check, credit check, and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).