Ehs manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

EHS MANAGERMetal Manufacturing | Direct-Hire Leadership Opportunity📍 Location: Johnstown, Ohio📅 Start Date: ASAP💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, W2🌞 Shift: First Shift🕒 Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per weekBUILD A SAFER, STRONGER MANUFACTURING OPERATIONWe are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to lead EHS programs at a metal manufacturing facility in Johnstown, Ohio.This facility produces custom, made-to-order ceiling systems using a variety of metals, materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes. The position is ideal for a hands-on EHS leader who thrives on the production floor, builds strong relationships with employees and supervisors, and takes a proactive approach to identifying and correcting workplace hazards.This is not a desk-based compliance position. Approximately 95% of the EHS Manager's time will be spent in the field, maintaining a visible presence throughout the facility, engaging employees, observing work activities, conducting inspections, and driving practical improvements.While the position supports both environmental and safety compliance, the primary focus will be occupational safety, incident prevention, risk reduction, and employee engagementPENSATION AND BENEFITS💲 Annual Salary: $80,000 to $95,000The comprehensive benefits package includes:✅ Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage✅ Company-supported life insurance✅ 401(k) retirement plan with company match✅ Long-term disability coverage✅ Paid vacation and sick time✅ Career development opportunities based on individual strengths and interests✅ Additional company-sponsored benefitsWHAT YOU WILL DOField Safety LeadershipMaintain a consistent and highly visible presence throughout the manufacturing facilityIdentify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and operational risks before they result in injuries or incidentsPartner with employees, supervisors, and leadership to implement practical corrective actionsConduct routine facility inspections and follow corrective actions through completionReinforce safe work practices and promote accountability at all levels of the organizationBuild employee engagement and strengthen the facility's overall safety cultureIncident Investigation and Risk ReductionLead incident, injury, near-miss, and property-damage investigationsIdentify root causes and develop effective corrective and preventive actionsConduct job hazard analyses and formal risk assessmentsRecommend engineering, administrative, and procedural controlsTrack corrective actions and verify that improvements are implemented and sustainedEnvironmental ComplianceSupport air compliance activities, including inspections, permitting, recordkeeping, and regulatory reportingManage waste compliance programs, facility inspections, documentation, and reporting requirementsMaintain accurate environmental compliance recordsCoordinate with operations and leadership to address environmental risks and regulatory obligationsOccupational HealthCoordinate employee exposure monitoring for noise, dust, chemicals, and other workplace hazardsReview monitoring results and recommend appropriate controlsSupport industrial hygiene and employee health initiativesPartner with operational leaders to reduce workplace exposuresEHS Program ManagementDrive site-wide environmental, health, and safety compliance initiativesMonitor compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable environmental regulationsDevelop, maintain, and improve EHS policies, procedures, and training programsCommunicate safety expectations clearly across all levels of the organizationUse inspections, incident trends, observations, and performance data to guide continuous improvement effortsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSCandidates must meet one of the following experience pathways:Education Pathway✅ Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, or a closely related field✅ At least three years of safety management experienceCertification and Experience Pathway✅ Current certification issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, SMS, or STS✅ At least eight years of safety management experienceAll candidates must also have:✅ Experience leading formal incident investigations✅ Strong knowledge of workplace safety programs and regulatory compliance✅ Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly high-hazard environment✅ Demonstrated ability to identify hazards and implement corrective actions✅ Strong communication, leadership, and employee-engagement skills✅ Ability and willingness to spend approximately 95% of the workday in the field✅ Comfort working around metal fabrication, production equipment, noise, dust, chemicals, and active manufacturing operationsPREFERRED EXPERIENCEMetal manufacturing or fabrication safetyOSHA compliance and program managementEnvironmental permitting and regulatory reportingWaste management and hazardous-material complianceIndustrial hygiene and exposure monitoringRoot-cause analysis and corrective action managementMachine guarding, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, and material handlingContinuous improvement and behavior-based safety initiativesTHE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe strongest candidate will be a confident, approachable EHS professional who is comfortable walking the floor, engaging employees, challenging unsafe practices, and partnering with operations to develop solutions that work in the real world.This individual should be equally capable of leading an incident investigation, assessing a production hazard, supporting an environmental inspection, and coaching employees and supervisors on safer ways to complete their work.APPLY TODAYThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS leader seeking a stable, direct-hire position with strong benefits, long-term career development, and the ability to make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing operation.📩 Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for consideration.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe employer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.