EHS Manager

MAU is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for our client in Conway, SC. As an EHS Manager, you will lead environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing operations by ensuring regulatory compliance, driving a strong safety culture, supporting continuous improvement, and providing technical leadership for multiple facilities. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Accidental loss
• Paid holidays

Required Education and Experience

• Recent experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in Health, Safety, and/or Environmental functions within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of managing and resolving workers compensation cases
• Proven ability to drive a safety culture and deploy behavioral safety programs
• Must be clean shaven (trimmed goatee or mustache permitted) as required for Emergency Response Team (ERT) participation
• Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of the plant to provide on-call emergency support
• Must meet ITAR and/or EAR requirements by qualifying as a U.S. Person as defined under applicable federal regulations and provide proof of eligibility upon hire

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related science field
• Stormwater testing, tracking, reporting, and handling experience
• Demonstrated decision-making experience in a Total Quality environment using Six Sigma tools

General Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of environmental, health, and safety theories, practices, processes, and regulations
• Ability to communicate and implement EH&S initiatives across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work cross-functionally to align EH&S and quality objectives
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to prioritize EH&S resources to meet business needs
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of workers compensation strategies
• Familiarity with TSCA requirements and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management
• Strong program and budget management skills
• Experience with environmental compliance, including RCRA, Form R reporting, DOT Hazmat, Tier II reporting, and Title V air permitting
• Experience with OSHA compliance programs, including HAZWOPER, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, respiratory protection, and fit testing
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene monitoring and air sampling
• Knowledge of chemical and product compliance standards, including REACH and RoHS
• Willingness to complete required training
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration
• On-call availability during nights, weekends, holidays, and other off-hours, with the ability to report onsite or to a hospital when required

Essential Functions

• Provide overall management and technical leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) programs at the Conway, SC facility.
• Oversee EH&S support for the Massachusetts facility and provide technical assistance to overseas manufacturing locations.
• Operate independently while receiving administrative and fiscal direction from executive leadership.
• Develop, recommend, and implement practical EH&S solutions that support business strategies, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and company policies.
• Integrate EH&S requirements with the organizations vision and values.
• Support company growth through environmental permitting processes.
• Partner with functional leaders to integrate EH&S initiatives across the organization.
• Lead employee teams focused on continuous improvement of EH&S performance.
• Conduct accident, incident, and injury investigations.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and deliver EH&S training for employees, managers, corporate leadership, and overseas teams.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings for approximately 200 employees.
• Lead the Safety Committee and facilitate monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Support stormwater testing, tracking, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department on vendor management related to PPE, security cameras, gates, and parking lot regulations.
• Participate in evening meetings with corporate and overseas teams as required.
• Travel to the Massachusetts facility several times per year as needed.
• Develop and administer the sites Hearing Conservation Program, including noise monitoring, employee training, and audiometric testing compliance.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations, including RCRA, Form R, DOT Hazmat, Tier II, and Title V permitting requirements.
• Administer OSHA compliance programs, including HAZWOPER, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, respiratory protection, and fit testing.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring and air sampling activities.
• Ensure compliance with chemical and product regulations, including REACH and RoHS.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Working Conditions

• Industrial manufacturing environment
• Busy 24/7 metal foundry
• Supervises two Training & Safety Coordinators
• Regular collaboration with domestic and international manufacturing facilities
• Evening meetings with corporate and overseas teams as needed
• Periodic travel to the Massachusetts facility
• Participation in the Emergency Response Team (ERT)
• On-call responsibilities outside normal business hours

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Ability to respond onsite during emergency situations as needed