Job Description
Job Description
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager
- Lindenwold, New Jersey
- $90,000 - $120,000+Performance -based Bonus+ Paid Relocation Assistance Available
About the Role : The EHS Leader
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our team in Lindenwold, NJ. This is a critical leadership role responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining all safety and environmental compliance programs , driving risk mitigation, and proactively shaping a high-performance EHS culture within our high-volume manufacturing environment .
You will serve as the site's primary subject matter expert, integrating EHS best practices into all operational processes. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager or a senior executive.
Key Responsibilities : What You'll Do
The EHS Manager's duties are comprehensive, covering environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, claims management, and cultural leadership.
1. Environmental Management and Compliance (NEW FOCUS)
Regulatory Reporting : Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NJDEP ). This includes preparing, submitting, and maintaining required environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, Form R / TRI, air permits, storm water permits, wastewater discharge permits).Waste Management : Manage all hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams (RCRA). Oversee waste minimization efforts, ensure proper storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal, and maintain all waste manifests and documentation.Permitting & Audits : Conduct regular environmental inspections and audits to identify potential non-compliance risks. Manage and update necessary operating permits (Air, Water, Waste) and act as the primary liaison during regulatory agency inspections.Sustainability : Champion site initiatives aimed at resource conservation (water, energy), pollution prevention, and improving the facility's overall environmental footprint.2. Occupational Health and Safety
Program Oversight : Manage, develop, and continuously review all regulatory programs ( OSHA, ANSI, NFPA ) and plant-specific policies (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Machine Guarding).Hazard Control : Lead hazard identification, conduct rigorous plant safety audits, develop comprehensive corrective action plans, and track solutions to timely completion.MOC Review : Perform thorough, proactive EHS reviews for all Management of Change (MOC) requests to ensure new processes or equipment are integrated safely and risks are mitigated.Emergency Response : Act as a Medical First Responder , providing initial first aid and emergency care. Manage and coordinate the overall emergency response plan, including fire and severe weather preparedness.3. Claims Management and Training
Workers' Compensation : Oversee all aspects of the Workers' Compensation program , including managing claims, coordinating employee return-to-work, facilitating doctor visits, and providing financial forecasting to control claims costs.Incident Investigation : Lead comprehensive incident and near-miss investigations utilizing robust methodologies (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys) to determine true causes and implement permanent corrective actions.Training & Culture : Design, assign, track, and deliver engaging EHS training programs for all employees. Partner with the plant leadership team to foster a proactive, interdependent safety culture and lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee.4. Administration and Reporting
Documentation & Reporting : Prepare and present comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on all EHS metrics, incident