EHS & TRAINING MANAGER

Position Summary

The EHS and Training Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, implementation, and continuous improvement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and company-wide training initiatives. This role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the development of a strong safety culture across manufacturing, warehouse, and office operations.

The Manager serves as the company's primary authority on EHS compliance and training systems, acts as the senior liaison with regulatory agencies, and partners with leadership to align safety and training programs with operational, quality, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Compliance

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across the organization.

• Serve as the primary company interface with OSHA/VOSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory agencies, including inspections, audits, citations, and corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, including but not limited to:

• Firearm Safety

• Lead Exposure

• Hazard Communication

• Hearing Conservation

• Respiratory Protection

• Lockout/Tagout

• Confined Space Entry

• Electrical Safety

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Emergency Action Plans

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Ergonomics

• Fire Prevention

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of OSHA regulations, manufacturing hazards, equipment changes, and facility layouts to ensure safe operations.

• Oversee industrial hygiene testing, environmental monitoring, and routine safety inspections.

• Plan and conduct monthly safety team meetings

Injury Management & Incident Investigation

• Lead investigations of all work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-miss incidents.
• Ensure root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Partner with leadership to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor workers' compensation claims, return-to-work coordination, and lost-time reduction efforts.

Training Strategy & Execution

• Own the company's safety and compliance training strategy, including onboarding, refresher training, and role-specific requirements.
• Oversee delivery of training through classroom instruction and learning management systems (e.g., HSI or other platforms).
• Ensure training programs meet regulatory, ISO, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with department leaders and HR to identify training needs driven by trends, audits, incidents, or regulatory changes.
• Develop, update, or approve training materials to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of training records and audit-ready documentation.

Systems, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Manage and optimize the EHS software platform (e.g., HSI, or other platform), ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Develop and track EHS and training metrics, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Maintain and update the Safety Manual and related policies.
• Lead the joint management safety committee and drive engagement across departments.
• Promote a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture through communication and engagement initiatives.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on EHS risks, compliance exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Train and mentor supervisors and designated safety team members on investigations, reporting, and compliance responsibilities.
• Support ISO standards and quality system requirements applicable to the organization.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and safety leadership across the organization.

Qualifications & Knowledge Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety & health, environmental management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership or program ownership.
• Demonstrated experience managing OSHA compliance, audits, and regulatory interactions.
• OSHA HAZWOPER training (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Proven experience developing safety programs, training systems, and corrective action processes.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with EHS/LMS systems strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail, organization, and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of firearms safety and manufacturing environments.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment and throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility.