Sr EHS Manager [AA-15062]

Shirley Parsons; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons, acting as the EHSS leader for a major advanced manufacturing facility in the Buffalo, NY area, seeks a seasoned professional to steer site-wide EHSS strategy and ensure regulatory compliance. You will champion a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across a complex operation.

Lead incident investigations, audits, training programs, and management systems while overseeing budgets and engagement across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7–10 years EHSS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations and EHSS programs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional safety initiatives.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Professional CSP or CIH preferred; strong leadership and PM skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic EHSS leadership and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with plant leadership to execute EHSS initiatives and risk reduction.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, training, and emergency preparedness.
• Develop EHSS budgets, metrics, and management systems.
• Supervise EHSS staff and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR.

Skills

EHSS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Incident investigations

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHSS

Tools

EHSS management systems

Job description

A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Manager for its facility in the Buffalo, NY area. This person will be tasked with leading site-wide EHSS strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture across a complex manufacturing environment. The role offers the opportunity to join a leadership team, influence operational excellence, and shape long-term environmental, health, safety, and security performance. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHSS leader who enjoys building engaged teams, implementing best-in-class systems, and delivering measurable results.

The Role

• Provide strategic EHSS leadership for the site, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations while serving as the subject matter expert on EHSS matters.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute EHSS initiatives, continuous improvement programs, risk reduction strategies, and annual site objectives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action management, audits, inspections, emergency preparedness programs, and safety committees.
• Develop and manage EHSS budgets, reporting metrics, training programs, and management systems while driving engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Supervise EHSS personnel and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and other functional teams to support safe processes, equipment changes, and organizational growth.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, with approximately 7–10 years of EHSS experience in a manufacturing environment including leadership responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and security regulations, with experience implementing and sustaining EHSS management systems and compliance programs.
• Proven ability to influence organizational culture, engage employees, and lead cross-functional initiatives focused on safety performance and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting or implementing ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and regulated manufacturing environments
• Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH are preferred, along with demonstrated leadership, project management, and people development capabilities.