Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Jobot; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an EHS Manager / Site EHS Leader to drive site-wide safety programs, compliance, and a zero-incident culture at our North Carolina facility.

You will partner with site leadership, manage ISO 14001/45001, lead audits, risk assessments, training, and regulatory interactions to support operational excellence.

Requires a Bachelor's in Safety or related field and 5+ years' EHS leadership in manufacturing; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards (14001/45001 preferred).
• Experience driving safety culture and cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage audits, compliance, and regulatory interactions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Drive a proactive, zero-incident safety culture through leadership and employee engagement.
• Manage and maintain ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (OHSAS) certifications.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies across operations.
• Track and report EHS metrics (leading/lagging indicators) to leadership.
• Lead audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with site leadership to align EHS initiatives with business goals.
• Oversee training programs and ensure full compliance across teams.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Cross-functional leadership

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

Job description

EHS Manager / Site EHS Leader role

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a growing, industry-leading manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and building a world-class safety culture across our sites.

Why join us

• High-impact leadership role with visibility to senior leadership
• Opportunity to build and elevate a zero-incident safety culture
• Stable, established organization with strong growth trajectory
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional influence

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
• Drive a proactive, zero-incident safety culture through leadership and employee engagement
• Manage and maintain ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (OHSAS) certifications
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies across operations
• Track and report EHS metrics (leading/lagging indicators) to leadership
• Lead audits, investigations, and corrective action plans
• Partner with site leadership to align EHS initiatives with business goals
• Oversee training programs and ensure full compliance across teams
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards (14001 / 45001 preferred)
• Experience driving safety culture and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to manage audits, compliance, and regulatory interactions
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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