Manager of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Tonic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonic is seeking a Manager of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) in Phoenix, Arizona. The successful candidate will lead a new facility's safety team, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations while promoting a safety-first culture. With 10+ years of relevant experience, candidates will manage EHS programs ranging from air quality compliance to incident investigations. This role offers significant growth opportunities as the site expands from 100 to 1,500 employees. Competitive benefits and compensation included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EH&S experience, especially in manufacturing or chemical industries.
• Strong capability to manage a medium sized team.
• Experience in fire, occupational safety, hygiene, and emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy to ensure safety and compliance.
• Establish and maintain EHS management systems.
• Oversee emergency response planning and fire safety programs.

Skills

EH&S experience

Management experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA

Job description

This global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing is driving the electric vehicle revolution and the transition to renewable energy. With several new facilities under development in the U.S., the company is rapidly becoming a U.S. leader in battery production.

The Arizona facility is a state-of-the-art, sustainable plant, designed with advanced technologies to maximize efficiency, energy density, and system resiliency while minimizing waste and operational costs.

Joining now means becoming one of the first 100 employees at a site set to grow to 1,500+ by the start of production next year, providing significant opportunities for growth and influence.

Role Summary

As the Manager of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), you will lead a team dedicated to ensuring workplace safety and compliance with state and federal occupational health and safety regulations. You will manage environmental compliance programs including air quality renewable operating permit, NPDES permit, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, SPCC, Form R, Tier II, GHG, and DOT hazardous materials management, in addition to fire prevention, protection and emergency response plans, as well as occupational injury and illness management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy to ensure team safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, state/local), and loss prevention.
• Build a safety-first culture and drive improvements in metrics such as Incident Rate and Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
• Establish and maintain the site’s EHS management system and lead ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 certification efforts.
• Manage occupational injury/illness processes, hazard identification, and risk mitigation across plant operations.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Oversee emergency response planning, fire safety programs, and site drills.
• Conduct line walks, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance and safe practices.
• Guide EHS training for employees, contractors, and new hires.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance programs, including reporting and audits.
• 10+ years of EH&S experience including strong manufacturing or chemical industry experience
• Strong management experience, with capability to manage a medium sized team
• Experience in fire, occupational safety, hygiene, and emergency management
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, fire code compliance, and ISO 45001