Environmental, Health & Safety Manager | Dairy Manufacturing | Cabot, VT

Location: Cabot, Vermont 05647

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Experience Level: Senior

Reports To: Plant Manager

Base Salary: $93,000–$103,000

Travel: Local travel between nearby facilities as required

Relocation Assistance: Partial assistance available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A respected, farmer-owned dairy manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS programs across its Cabot manufacturing campus.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across workplace safety, environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, employee training, incident investigation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health and safety activity across the manufacturing campus.

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs.

• Advise plant leadership and department managers on risks and priorities.

• Strengthen employee participation, accountability and behavior-based safety.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and state requirements.

• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into practical operating controls.

• Maintain permits, logs, records and regulatory reports.

• Lead orientation and annual EHS training.

• Investigate incidents, injuries, environmental events and near misses.

• Apply structured root-cause analysis and manage corrective actions.

• Conduct audits, inspections, job-hazard analyses and risk assessments.

• Manage emergency preparedness and response planning.

• Track and report EHS metrics, leading and lagging indicators and improvement actions.

• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality and HR.

• Support local travel between nearby facilities when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Significant progressive EHS experience within manufacturing.

• EHS leadership experience in an active plant environment.

• Strong OSHA, EPA, DOT and state regulatory knowledge.

• Experience leading audits, investigations, risk assessments and corrective-action programs.

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, ergonomics, environmental compliance and emergency response.

• Strong training, influencing and change-management skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Cabot and support nearby facilities.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food, beverage or dairy-manufacturing experience.

• CSP, CIH, CHMM or another recognized EHS credential.

• ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 experience.

• Behavior-based safety and employee-engagement program experience.

• Sustainability and environmental-reporting experience.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, wellness programs, professional development and a performance-based incentive.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager | Food Manufacturing | Arkansas City, KS

Location: Arkansas City, Kansas 67005

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Experience Level: Senior

Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000

Travel: Primarily site-based; occasional domestic travel may be required

Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead environmental, occupational-health and workplace-safety programs in Arkansas City, Kansas.

This senior, hands-on role will shape EHS strategy, maintain compliance, reduce operational risk and promote a proactive culture of safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and federal, state and local requirements.

• Support alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Lead EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement.

• Serve as subject-matter expert for workplace safety, environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.

• Develop and deliver training for employees, supervisors and leaders.

• Monitor safety and environmental metrics, trends and KPIs.

• Maintain and test emergency-preparedness and response plans.

• Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering and Legal to embed EHS into daily practice.

• Support sustainability programs, environmental reporting and climate-related disclosures.

• Supervise or mentor EHS staff and site coordinators where applicable.

• Recommend practical improvements that reduce risk and strengthen engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related field strongly preferred.

• At least eight years of progressive EHS experience.

• At least three years of EHS leadership experience.

• Direct EHS experience within food and beverage manufacturing.

• Current professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or comparable credential.

• Strong OSHA, EPA, NFPA and environmental/workplace-safety knowledge.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Experience leading audits, inspections, investigations and corrective-action programs.

• Knowledge of hazardous-waste management, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and change-management skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Arkansas City.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Experience with Enablon, Intelex or VelocityEHS.

• Sustainability and climate-disclosure experience.

• Behavior-based safety or employee-engagement program experience.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending account, employee assistance, retirement benefits, paid time off and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Environmental Manager | Manufacturing & Environmental Compliance | Mapleton, IL

Environmental Manager

📍 Location: Mapleton, IL
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial Operations
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Eligible

Overview

A leading industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of environmental compliance programs at a large-scale manufacturing facility.

This role will be responsible for managing environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and partnering with operational leaders to maintain safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

The successful candidate will serve as the site's environmental subject matter expert while mentoring personnel across all levels of the organization and helping drive environmental performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Lead environmental compliance programs across the facility.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Interpret and apply environmental regulations and permit requirements.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions.

• Maintain environmental permits and compliance documentation.

Air, Water & Waste Programs

• Manage air compliance programs and permit requirements.

• Oversee drinking water and wastewater compliance activities.

• Ensure proper hazardous waste management and disposal practices.

• Monitor environmental performance and identify potential risks.

• Develop corrective actions and improvement initiatives.

EHS Leadership

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to hourly, salaried, and management personnel.

• Promote a strong environmental and safety culture throughout the facility.

• Partner with operations leaders to drive compliance and risk reduction.

• Support site-wide EHS objectives and business initiatives.

Auditing & Risk Management

• Conduct environmental audits and compliance assessments.

• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.

• Monitor environmental performance trends and key metrics.

• Recommend and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Training & Development

• Ensure environmental training programs meet regulatory requirements.

• Support employee awareness and compliance initiatives.

• Provide environmental expertise and coaching to facility leadership teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, EHS, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

✔ 5+ years of environmental compliance, environmental engineering, or EHS experience.

✔ Experience managing environmental programs within industrial or manufacturing environments.

✔ Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

✔ Previous leadership or management experience.

Highly Preferred Experience

Environmental Compliance

• Air Compliance Programs

• Air Permit Management

• Title V Permitting

• Environmental Reporting

• Regulatory Agency Interaction

Water Programs

• Drinking Water Compliance

• Wastewater Treatment

• Water Permitting

• Environmental Monitoring

Hazardous Materials

• Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Waste Management Programs

• Environmental Risk Assessments

Preferred Industry Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are strongly preferred:

• Foundry Operations

• Oil & Gas

• Paper Mills

• Heavy Manufacturing

• Industrial Processing

• Chemical Manufacturing

• Metals Processing

Core Competencies

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

• Environmental Compliance

• Regulatory Interpretation

• Environmental Auditing

• Environmental Program Management

Risk Management

• Risk Assessment

• Regulatory Risk Mitigation

• Compliance Monitoring

• Incident Prevention

Leadership

• Team Development

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Change Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

• Problem Solving

• Process Improvement

• Sustainability Initiatives

• Operational Excellence

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, EHS, Chemistry, or a related technical field?

2. How many years of environmental compliance or EHS experience do you have?

3. Do you have direct experience managing air compliance programs and environmental permits?

4. Have you worked with drinking water and wastewater compliance programs?

5. Do you have experience managing hazardous waste programs and regulations?

6. Have you worked within a manufacturing, foundry, oil & gas, paper mill, or similar industrial environment?

7. Do you have previous leadership or management experience?

8. Are you comfortable relocating to Mapleton, Illinois?

9. Have you interacted directly with regulatory agencies and environmental auditors?

10. What environmental permits and compliance programs have you personally managed?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced environmental leader who combines strong technical compliance expertise with the ability to influence and develop teams.

They will possess:

• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting.

• Significant experience with air compliance and air permitting.

• Strong understanding of wastewater, drinking water, and hazardous waste programs.

• Previous leadership experience within industrial manufacturing environments.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A proactive approach to risk reduction and continuous improvement.

• The ability to work collaboratively across operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5+ Years Environmental Compliance/EHS

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Leadership

Management Experience Required

Compliance Expertise

Air, Water & Waste Programs

Industry

Manufacturing / Industrial Operations

Preferred Industries

Foundry, Oil & Gas, Paper Mill

Location

Mapleton, IL

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Bonus

Eligible

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Strong environmental compliance and permitting expertise.

• Proven success managing environmental programs in industrial settings.

• Ability to lead and influence teams across all organizational levels.

• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments.

• Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.

• Passion for environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

• Ability to balance compliance, sustainability, and business objectives.

Why This Opportunity?

✅ Lead environmental strategy at a large-scale industrial facility.

✅ Significant ownership and visibility within plant leadership.

✅ Opportunity to drive meaningful environmental improvements and sustainability initiatives.

✅ Relocation assistance and bonus eligibility available.

✅ Work within a highly respected manufacturing organization committed to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHS) | Manufacturing | Hazleton, PA

Senior EH&S Specialist

📍 Hazleton, Pennsylvania | Onsite | Monday–Friday

Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Shape Culture.

An established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to take ownership of site-wide EHS performance at a large-scale 24/7 production facility in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership position and make an immediate impact. As the site's senior EHS professional prepares for retirement, the organization is looking for a proven leader who can maintain a strong safety culture while driving the next phase of continuous improvement across both safety and environmental programs.

You'll serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, partnering closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate EHS leadership to support the organization's commitment to a world-class safety culture and operational excellence.

If you're energized by being on the plant floor, building relationships with employees, leading meaningful change, and creating safer, more efficient operations, we'd love to speak with you.

The Opportunity

This role carries a strong emphasis on Health & Safety leadership, while also maintaining responsibility for critical environmental compliance programs.

The successful candidate will become the site's primary EHS resource, helping drive safety performance, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, incident prevention, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager while working closely with Corporate Safety and Environmental leadership teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead site-wide safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture

• Serve as the facility's primary OSHA compliance resource

• Conduct incident, injury, near-miss, property damage, and environmental investigations

• Perform root cause analysis utilizing methodologies such as RCCA and 5-Whys

• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions

• Conduct risk assessments, hazard evaluations, audits, and safety inspections

• Drive continuous improvement of safety systems, processes, and performance metrics

• Coordinate and lead Safety Committee activities

• Develop and execute site safety action plans

• Facilitate EHS training programs for employees at all levels

• Support workers' compensation case management activities

• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and compliance documentation

• Support site projects by evaluating safety impacts and recommending mitigation strategies

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations

• Assist with management of the facility's Title V environmental obligations

• Oversee stormwater compliance programs and environmental monitoring activities

• Ensure proper management and disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous waste streams

• Drive waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives

• Support environmental permitting activities and regulatory reporting

• Assist with air quality compliance and permit management

• Ensure wastewater and discharge activities remain compliant with operating permits

• Maintain environmental records and compliance documentation

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with operations teams to identify opportunities for safety and process improvements

• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and cost reduction initiatives

• Drive accountability and follow-through on EHS action items

• Prepare for and support corporate audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics

• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization

What Success Looks Like

The successful individual will be:

• A visible and trusted presence throughout the facility

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution

• Passionate about continuous improvement and employee engagement

• Skilled at influencing change and driving accountability

• Able to build strong relationships with both hourly and salaried employees

Facility Overview

• Approximately 85 hourly employees

• 24/7 manufacturing operation

• Non-union facility

• Production operations running 12-hour shifts

• Warehouse operations running 8-hour shifts

• One direct report (EHS Technician)

• Active partnership with Corporate Safety and Environmental leadership

The facility has demonstrated strong recent safety performance, recording zero recordable incidents year-to-date, and is committed to continuing that momentum through strong leadership and employee engagement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Minimum of 7 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Prior formal safety training such as OSHA 30-Hour or equivalent

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

• Experience leading investigations and performing root cause analysis

• Excellent communication, presentation, training, and organizational skills

• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency

• Ability to work independently and effectively influence stakeholders across the organization

Additionally, Candidates Should Meet One or More of the Following:

• Served as the lead EHS professional for a manufacturing facility for at least three years

• Recognized subject matter expert in an EHS discipline such as machine safeguarding, fall protection, process safety, or similar areas

• Hold a professional EHS certification including:

• CSP

• CIH

• OHST

• SMS

• CHMM

• CEM

• Or equivalent credentials

Preferred Experience

• Title V environmental compliance

• Stormwater management programs

• Waste management and environmental permitting

• Corporate audit preparation and regulatory inspections

• Manufacturing environments with significant safety and compliance requirements

• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement programs

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular presence within an active manufacturing environment and the ability to:

• Walk extensively throughout the facility

• Climb ladders and stairs

• Enter confined spaces when required

• Work in varying temperatures and production environments

• Wear respiratory protection if necessary

• Participate in emergency response activities as needed

• Be available for occasional after-hours support and emergency response situations

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $96,000 – $132,000

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Relocation Assistance Available for Exceptional Candidates

• Interview Travel Reimbursed

• Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced EHS professional who wants to take ownership of a mature safety program, influence plant leadership, mentor others, and leave a lasting impact on a facility that genuinely values safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be visible, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

EHS Manager | Manufacturing & Environmental Compliance | Beaver Dam, WI | $115K–$145K

🌎 EHS Manager

📍 Beaver Dam, WI | 100% Onsite | Manufacturing & Production
📅 Full-time | Mid-Senior Level | Manufacturing – Health, Safety & Environment

💰 Salary: $115,000 – $145,000
✨ Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO)
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🧳 Travel: Occasional (between facilities as needed)

🚀 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and compliance initiatives at a key manufacturing facility. In this role, you will manage day-to-day EHS operations, implement strategic safety programs, and champion a culture of zero incidents while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT, and local regulations.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to influence across all levels of the organization and drive world-class EHS performance.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental, health, and safety functions across the facility.

• Serve as the hazardous waste engineer, reducing waste and implementing recycling programs.

• Oversee environmental reporting, monitoring, and permit applications.

• Manage SDS/Hazard Communication and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

• Lead facility-wide safety committees and employee training initiatives.

• Conduct audits, inspections, and ergonomic/safety risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis, corrective action, and prevention planning.

• Act as champion for Drive to Zero and other EHS performance improvement initiatives.

• Prepare and manage internal reports, documentation, and compliance records.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to EHS specialists (where applicable).

🎯 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience.

• 3+ years implementing safety-related programs in a manufacturing environment.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or EHS-related field.

• Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE.

• Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing environments.

• Strong understanding of hazardous waste and environmental regulations.

• Prior experience preparing compliance reports (Tier II, TRI, emissions, hazardous waste, etc.).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP a plus).

• Background in FTZ/Security compliance.

💡 Skills & Attributes

• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, and DOT regulations.

• Excellent knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools and practices.

• Proven ability to influence executives, managers, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with executive presence.

• Able to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

📌 Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Onsite Interview with Leadership

🏆 Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to shape the EHS culture at a leading manufacturing facility. If you’re passionate about workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a measurable impact in a company committed to innovation and sustainability.

Ehs Manager - Gilroy, CA - Full Time Perm - Base Salary - USD $91,000 to $121,000

Ehs Manager

Gilroy, CA

Full Time Perm

Base Salary - USD $91,000 to $121,000

The Job You Will Perform:

• Works in partnership with senior and site management to develop and implement strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks.

• Develops, implements and maintains effective systems, procedures and training to achieve and maintain an accident free, injury free, and healthy work environment. Plans and implements procedures, programs, and files regulatory reports in compliance with the local, state, and federal agencies.

• Assists with the record keeping, and manuals for these programs (including but not limited to): OSHA, DOT, etc.

• Assists with annual department goals according to key metrics (ex- lost time accidents) that are measured throughout the organization.

• Plans, implements, and oversees the company safety and maintenance program; coordinates with plants’ safety committees.

• Supervise and manage hourly employees, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, teamwork; resolving conflicts.

• Provide leadership in developing, implementing and managing EH&S policies, programs and practices.

• Plans and implements programs to train supervisors and employees to meet standards and also to enhance the company safety culture.

• Assists with new employee safety orientation program and employee safety training.

• Assists with employee safety and driving records and training; special environmental projects and worker's compensation program.

• Coordinate with the Logistics Division Manager and EHS Director on transportation issues.

• Inspects organization facilities (safety audits) to detect existing or potential incident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.

• Assists with the investigation of all incidents and injuries from initial report to closure.

• Work with complex lead team to develop site-specific annual objectives for safety, environmental, industrial hygiene and worker's compensation improvements that support these goals, policies and statements.

• Manages regulatory agency, third party audits, inspections, inquiries, contacts and reporting, ensure/oversees California VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) annual compliance audits

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or related field (required).

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety.

• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities

• Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications.

• Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Communication and influencing skills

• Ability to indirectly manage

• Interpret technical problems, regulations, environmental reporting

• Drive for results

• Managing through systems

• Problem solving

• Motivating others

• Action oriented

• Safety, environmental and health technical competencies