Environmental Health & Safety Manager

About the Company

Our client is an established global manufacturing organization specializing in advanced materials and polymer-based solutions. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement, the company serves a diverse range of industries through its manufacturing operations.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives at a manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Reporting to the site’s senior manufacturing leadership, this role will oversee the EH&S function, drive continuous improvement, and promote a proactive safety culture across the facility. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing safety, environmental compliance, Process Safety Management (PSM), and risk mitigation, along with the leadership skills to influence positive change across all levels of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on EH&S leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and driving meaningful improvements in workplace safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site’s EH&S function, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EH&S strategies, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, employee engagement, and collaboration with operations and site management.
• Partner with site leadership to establish short- and long-term EH&S objectives, performance targets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and operational risks.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Manage environmental compliance activities and maintain relationships with relevant regulatory agencies.
• Oversee industrial hygiene programs, workplace exposure assessments, and associated risk controls.
• Develop and maintain EH&S training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and employee awareness.
• Monitor, analyze, and report leading and lagging EH&S performance indicators.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to incorporate safety and environmental considerations into capital projects and operational improvements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop EH&S team members, promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate EH&S documentation, records, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance, operational discipline, and environmental responsibility.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of EH&S experience within an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence safety culture and drive organizational change.
• Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and supporting inspections, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, industrial hygiene, and operational risk management.
• Experience developing and implementing EH&S programs, policies, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and senior leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• Hands-on experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 regulations.
• Familiarity with ISO management standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 22001.
• Previous experience managing or developing an EH&S team.
• Experience within chemical processing, polymers, or other process manufacturing environments.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the EH&S function within an established manufacturing operation and play a key role in shaping the site’s safety culture and long-term operational performance. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence site-wide safety strategies, and implement meaningful improvements that protect employees, strengthen compliance, and support operational excellence. If you are an experienced EH&S professional with a passion for safety leadership, continuous improvement, and creating safer manufacturing environments, we’d love to hear from you.

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