Hands-On EHS Manager – Plant Safety & Compliance

Penta Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Search Group partners with an established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety activities for a key production site in Central Texas.

This hands-on site leadership role emphasizes visibility on the plant floor, close partnership with operations and engineering, and developing a proactive safety culture through continuous improvement and rigorous compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA and state/local regulations.
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH or CHMM are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHS programs and initiatives.
• Partner with operations and engineering to mitigate EHS risks.
• Support process safety, MOC, investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead internal audits, compliance reviews and EHS reporting.
• Develop and deliver EHS training across the site.
• Drive safety culture and employee engagement.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/environmental

Job description

Penta Search Group partners with an established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety activities for a key production site in Central Texas.

This hands-on site leadership role emphasizes visibility on the plant floor, close partnership with operations and engineering, and developing a proactive safety culture through continuous improvement and rigorous compliance.