Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Jobtailor; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Leader to manage and continuously improve the EHS program across manufacturing operations. You will oversee incident investigations, compliance, training, and staff leadership, collaborating with corporate leadership and external agencies to maintain top-tier safety performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, OSHA 30, and a minimum of 7 years in EHS with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety roles.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Direct responsibility for EHS program management, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926), EPA regulations, and applicable state/local EHS requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement EHS management systems such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or VPP frameworks.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory submittals, internal reports, and training materials.
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) – Required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Environmental, Health, and Safety program
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Lead incident investigations, workers compensation, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans
• Manage permits, reporting, recordkeeping, and agency correspondence
• Design and deliver EHS training programs
• Lead, mentor, and manage EHS staff, including EHS Engineers and Coordinators
• Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports and presentations
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs covering air, water, and waste management
• Manage EHS budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
• Act as primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and emergency response situations
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders

Skills

EHS Program Management

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Leadership/Team Management

EHS Training Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

EHS Reporting Software

Environmental Monitoring Equipment

Job description

• Manage and lead the Environmental, Health, and Safety program
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs
• Lead incident investigations, workers compensation, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans
• Manage permits, reporting, recordkeeping, and agency correspondence
• Design and deliver EHS training programs
• Lead, mentor, and manage EHS staff, including EHS Engineers and Coordinators
• Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports and presentations
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs covering air, water, and waste management
• Manage EHS budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
• Act as primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and emergency response situations
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field is required
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety roles
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Direct responsibility for EHS program management, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926), EPA regulations, and applicable state/local EHS requirements
• Ability to develop and implement EHS management systems such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or VPP frameworks
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory submittals, internal reports, and training materials
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) – Required
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, including regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and EHS training development. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze performance metrics, and liaise with regulatory agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EHS Program Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Incident Investigation
• Leadership and Team Management
• EHS Training Development

Hard Skills

• EHS Policy Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analysis
• ISO 45001 Implementation
• ISO 14001 Implementation
• OSHA Standards Knowledge
• EPA Regulations Knowledge
• EHS Management Systems
• Performance Metrics Monitoring
• Incident Reporting

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Industrial Safety
• Manufacturing Safety
• Construction Safety
• Regulatory Inspections
• Agency Correspondence
• Workers Compensation
• Corrective Action Plans
• Emergency Response
• Air, Water, and Waste Management

Tools & Technologies

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• EHS Reporting Software
• Training Delivery Tools
• Environmental Monitoring Equipment
• Budget Management Tools