Manufacturing EHS Manager - Onsite Safety & Compliance Lead

Purple Cow Recruiting; Cabot (VT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

Training and tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an EHS Manager for an onsite manufacturing operation in Cabot, Vermont. This role provides environmental, health, and safety leadership, guidance, resources, and support to ensure compliance and safe work practices.

You will develop and maintain EHS programs, lead audits and incident investigations, train staff, monitor metrics, and collaborate across operations to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3–5 years in manufacturing; required
• Lead EHS programs and influence safety performance at all levels of the organization
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and behavior-based safety programs
• Experience leading regulatory audits, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel between facilities

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS leadership, guidance, resources, and support for manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs that promote safe work practices and employee engagement.
• Lead safety initiatives focused on proactive safety practices and continuous improvement.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientation and required annual training in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company requirements.
• Partner with leaders and employees to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Serve as a primary resource for Safety Committees, Emergency Response Teams, and site leadership.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain required EHS documentation, permits, records, and regulatory reports.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments to support regulatory and company compliance.
• Evaluate equipment, processes, and work environments for safety and ergonomic improvements.
• Recommend and implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, trends, and KPIs.
• Coordinate and support internal and external compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with workers' compensation case management, return-to-work programs, and injury-prevention initiatives.
• Monitor EHS regulatory changes and support ongoing compliance.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and environmental reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and human resources teams.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

OSHA/EPA/DOT knowledge

Continuous improvement

Training

Incident investigations

Audits

MS Office

Project management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CSP/ASP/CHMM or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS reporting systems

Job description

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an EHS Manager for an onsite manufacturing operation in Cabot, Vermont. This role provides environmental, health, and safety leadership, guidance, resources, and support to ensure compliance and safe work practices.

You will develop and maintain EHS programs, lead audits and incident investigations, train staff, monitor metrics, and collaborate across operations to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.