Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Title : EHS Manager

Location : Orangeburg, SC

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Compensation : Up to $100,000 depending on experience

Benefits

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.), PTO, Maternity Leave, 401K, tracking free attendance

About the Opportunity :

Sterling Engineering is seeking a hands-on EH&S Manager to lead safety initiatives at a growing well-backed manufacturer in Orangeburg, SC. This site was recently acquired and is transitioning from a "mom-and-pop" environment to a standardized, large-company culture—making this a high-impact role for a strong safety leader.

This position oversees one direct report along with a dotted-line medic. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about building safety culture, driving regulatory compliance, and elevating EH&S standards in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage all Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs for the Orangeburg facility.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Drive culture transformation as the facility shifts from small-company practices to corporate-standard processes.
• Oversee training and implementation of core programs (LOTO, JSA, Risk Assessments, Emergency Response, etc.)
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop site personnel on safety expectations.
• Manage the facility's EHS budget, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Partner closely with supervisors, plant leadership, and corporate EH&S teams.
• Interface with the onsite medic (dotted-line report).
• Prepare and present EH&S metrics and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization across the site.

Qualifications :

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.