EHS MANAGER – MANUFACTURINGLocation: Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Contract – 6 Months with Potential for Hire
Pay Rate: $74.50/hour + Required Overtime
Compensation: Client may offer a higher rate depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Standard hours are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with required overtime
Work Environment: On-site; combination of plant-floor and office responsibilities
Travel: Travel between two nearby manufacturing facilities in the Kissimmee area
THE OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen safety initiatives across two manufacturing facilities in the Kissimmee area.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on EHS professional who enjoys a challenge-driven environment and wants to make a measurable impact. The organization is going through a significant transformation focused on improving its safety culture, developing stronger leadership practices, and raising overall safety performance.The ideal candidate will be a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering closely with plant leadership, managers, and employees to identify risks, implement effective solutions, and build a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Lead site-wide Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and programs.
- Identify workplace hazards and develop effective prevention and corrective-action programs.
- Partner with plant leadership and employees to improve safety performance and strengthen the safety culture.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
- Provide guidance and coaching to leaders and employees regarding safety requirements and best practices.
- Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and management.
- Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Investigate and report workplace injuries, illnesses, incidents, and near misses.
- Track corrective actions, inspection findings, and audit findings through completion.
- Maintain accurate OSHA logs, training records, inspection documentation, permits, and other required EHS records.
- Establish and monitor site-specific EHS performance metrics and communicate results to leadership.
- Support emergency preparedness programs, drills, and response procedures.
- Partner with plant leadership to develop and maintain an effective safety council.
- Promote safety awareness, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Analyze safety data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives related to safety and manufacturing performance.
- Travel between the two local manufacturing facilities as needed.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORThe successful candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and a proven history of improving safety performance in an industrial environment.We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate measurable safety improvements and who have shown the ability to establish long-term safety practices within an organization.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7–10+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
- Experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.
- Strong understanding of safety programs, hazard identification, risk assessment, and corrective actions.
- Proven ability to work directly with plant leadership and manufacturing employees.
- Strong leadership, communication, training, presentation, and project-management skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with experience interpreting safety and health data.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively both on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Manufacturing experience in a large or complex organization.
- Experience leading a significant safety-culture transformation.
- Demonstrated history of measurable safety improvements.
- Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ANSI Z10, or similar EHS management systems.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- Process Safety Management experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience with web-based EHS management systems such as Enablon, GenSuite, ProcessMap, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with environmental permits, compliance programs, and regulatory audits.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
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