Senior EHS Manager for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing

MATSYS Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

MATSYS Inc. seeks an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, compliance, and sustainability across manufacturing and R&D environments in the United States.

You will drive a proactive safety culture, manage regulatory risks, and support operational excellence. This role partners with production, engineering, and leadership to ensure a secure, compliant, and zero‑injury workplace while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Occupational/Industrial Safety and Health, or related field.
• 7+ years in the field/industry.
• Regulatory knowledge: OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other standards.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility under FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Leadership to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with EHS software, audit tools, and safety management systems.
• Experience in manufacturing/R&D environments and in risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety systems, including hazardous dust safety and hazard management programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, NFPA 660 where applicable).
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
• Lead site safety initiatives, injury prevention, and operational excellence programs.
• Conduct risk assessments, root cause investigations, and process safety reviews.
• Create and maintain site-specific EHS policies, procedures, training, and documentation.
• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training (lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE).
• Monitor EHS performance indicators and maintain permits/reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Risk assessment

Safety management systems

Hazardous materials handling

Industrial Hygiene

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Auditing tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

EHS software

Auditing tools

Job description

MATSYS Inc. seeks an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, compliance, and sustainability across manufacturing and R&D environments in the United States.

You will drive a proactive safety culture, manage regulatory risks, and support operational excellence. This role partners with production, engineering, and leadership to ensure a secure, compliant, and zero‑injury workplace while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.