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EHS Manager - SC

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

West Columbia, SC

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Defibrillator, Documentation, Electricity, Emergency Response, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Ergonomics, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government Regulations, Government Standards, Health Science, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 14001, Incident Management, Industrial Hygiene, Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Metrics, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Engineering, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Corrective Action, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Waste Management, Willing to Travel, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
West Columbia, SC
POSTED
22 days ago
EH&S Manager WD215788 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an EH&S Manager located in US South Carolina Columbia. Reporting to the Director, EH&S the EH&S Manager will be In charge of providing immediate supervision to a group of employees for the implementation of complex activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety programs in offices and manufacturing sites in order to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met. What a typical day looks like: Develop and administer budgets, schedules, and performance requirements. Conduct meetings involving environmental safety, training and awareness programs. Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance and act as advisor to unit, or sub-units and get involved as required to meet schedules or resolve problems. Establish and recommend changes to policies which affect subordinate organization(s). Interact frequently with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers. Conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc. Manage budget and schedule for moderately complex EH&S activities, including costs of contract labor, equipment and materials. Train staff on any changes to policy and procedures. We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and hands-on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS Management Systems at our facility. This role is critical to ensuring a safe, compliant, and a high-performance workplace. You will partner closely with Operations, Facilities, HR, and Corporate and peer EHS groups to drive a strong safety culture, reduce risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. The experience we’re looking to add to our team, Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environment or Health Sciences or equivalent experience in EH&S and knowledge of related regulations, codes, and guidelines. +7 years of related experience in EH&S or related position. Safety Leadership and Compliance Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, including OSHA compliance, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Emergency Response, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, and Contractor safety. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state AED requirements, etc.) Maintains required documentation, permits, and records Training and Culture Building Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and contractors. Facilitate EHS Committee meetings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives. Promote a culture of accountability, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement. Incident Management Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Track and analyze EHS metrics to identify trends and drive improvements. Manage Workers' Compensation cases. Risk Reduction and Continuous Improvement Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessments. Partner with operations to integrate safety into equipment design, process changes, and new projects. Environmental Compliance Oversee environmental programs, including waste management, air emissions, stormwater, and chemical storage. Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements. Here are a few of our preferred experiences: Professional Certifications (CSP, ASP) Experience with ISO 14001/ISO 45001 systems Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) ManagerLocation: West Columbia and Orangeburg - Supporting two facilitiesHire Type: Direct HireShift :Full Time | Mon-FriCompensation: $100K - $115kBenefits: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Overview:We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to oversee EHS programs for two manufacturing facilities located in Columbia and Orangeburg, SC. This leadership role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.The ideal candidate is a proactive safety leader with a strong manufacturing background who can build relationships across operations, drive a positive safety culture, reduce organizational risk, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.Job Duties: Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety programs across two manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and all applicable regulations.Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, hazard communication, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, emergency response, ergonomics, and contractor safety.Conduct safety training, lead safety committee meetings, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, Workers' Compensation management, and safety performance tracking.Perform facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments while partnering with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Facilities to improve workplace safety.Oversee environmental compliance programs, including waste management, chemical storage, air emissions, stormwater, permits, and regulatory reporting.Manage EHS budgets, documentation, and program performance while providing guidance and recommendations to leadership.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).7+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.Experience leading EHS programs across manufacturing operations.Proven experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.Ability to support and travel between the Columbia and Orangeburg facilities.Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com