Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager) - Sustainability

Flex Films (USA), Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Learning opportunities

Diverse, inclusive work environment

Job summary

Flex Films seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental, and sustainability programs at the Elizabethtown facility. This key leadership role will drive site-wide safety performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability initiatives.

You will build a strong safety culture, oversee audits and training, and partner with Operations, HR, and leadership to reduce risk and improve metrics across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, HR, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of EHS regulations and environmental laws.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve all EHS and Sustainability policies, programs, training, and systems across the facility.
• Provide technical expertise and regulatory interpretation on OSHA, EPA, environmental permits, and internal standards.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain the site-wide EHS training program for employees at all levels.
• Track and analyze key EHS performance metrics, identify trends, and advise leadership on risk reduction.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, safety committees, and sustainability initiatives; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Support sustainability goals, environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Training & communication

HR exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, HR, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Reporting tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Job Description

Located in Elizabethtown, KY.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all safety, environmental, and sustainability programs at our Elizabethtown facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for improving site-wide safety performance, reducing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening our long-term sustainability initiatives.

If you’re passionate about building a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and making an impact across a growing manufacturing organization, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and continuously improve all EHS and Sustainability policies, programs, training, and systems across the facility.
• Provide technical expertise and regulatory interpretation on OSHA, EPA, environmental permits, and internal company standards.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain the site-wide EHS training program for employees at all levels.
• Track and analyze key EHS performance metrics, identify trends, and advise leadership on risk reduction and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with all regulations and internal requirements.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, safety committees, and sustainability initiatives; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Support sustainability goals, environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and regulatory reporting.
• Perform other EHS and compliance duties as needed to support the site.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, HR, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of EHS regulations and environmental laws.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment required.
• Strong computer, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Prior EHS or safety leadership experience strongly preferred.
• HR experience a plus, not required.
• Excellent communication, training, and change-management skills.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a high-visibility function and influence plant-wide safety culture
• Growing facility with strong leadership support
• Ability to build and own long-term sustainability strategy
• Meaningful work that directly impacts employee safety and environmental performance

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Company Description

Respect * Customer Driven * Innovation * Global Perspective * Action Oriented

Flex Films, located in Elizabethtown, KY, is a world class player in the polyester film and flexible packaging markets through driving efforts in technology, innovation, and product development. Flex Films is part of UFLEX Group which exceeds annual revenue of $1.2 billion, operates on 4 continents, and supplies products to over 140 countries.

Flex Films Offers:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• Diverse, inclusive work environment which offers learning opportunities
• Entrepreneurial environment to inspire innovation and enthusiasm

We utilize the expertise of our people to innovate products to meet tomorrow’s needs. If you are interested in applying your skills and knowledge to make a global impact, then discover the numerous career opportunities at Flex Films and become part of our international team.

Respect * Customer Driven * Innovation * Global Perspective * Action Oriented

Flex Films, located in Elizabethtown, KY, is a world class player in the polyester film and flexible packaging markets through driving efforts in technology, innovation, and product development. Flex Films is part of UFLEX Group w