Manufacturing EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Ergonomics

us conec; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. is a global manufacturing leader focused on environmental health and safety excellence. The EHS Manager will lead programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and site leadership to build a strong safety culture and reduce risk across the plant. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of EHS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, environmental, or related field.
• 5+ years of Environmental Health and Safety experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years leading teams, programs, or EHS initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Experience developing and managing EHS programs in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of EHS programs.
• Coach and direct EHS team members, including Safety Coordinators.
• Serve as primary EHS subject matter expert to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Establish EHS goals, budgets, and KPIs; drive strategic initiatives.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, and local environmental and safety compliance.
• Maintain permits, reporting, and compliance records.
• Lead internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct hazard assessments, inspections, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain safety programs: LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, etc.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and emergency response planning.
• Evaluate new equipment and processes for safe, compliant operations.
• Manage ergonomics and occupational health programs; return-to-work support.
• Coordinate IH activities and worker's comp processes.
• Develop EHS training, new hire safety orientation, and leadership coaching.
• Monitor safety metrics and drive improvements.
• Lead Safety Committees and corrective action programs.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/environmental

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. is a global manufacturing leader focused on environmental health and safety excellence. The EHS Manager will lead programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and site leadership to build a strong safety culture and reduce risk across the plant. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of EHS experience are required.