EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an EHS Manager for a premier Heavy Industrial Manufacturing leader in the Finger Lakes region (Geneva, NY).

This is a high-priority, "immediate need" leadership role within a 4,000-employee global organization. We are seeking a dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety expert to serve as a core member of the site leadership team. The successful candidate will be the primary authority on EPA regulations, hazardous materials management, and wastewater compliance . This role is not just about oversight; it is about driving a culture of "World-Class Manufacturing" and environmental stewardship across a large-scale industrial operation with significant room for long-term career advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• Site EHS Leadership : Provide strategic direction to the executive team, conducting comprehensive performance assessments across all EHS program elements.
• EPA & Environmental Mastery : Serve as the subject matter expert for hazardous materials and wastewater compliance, ensuring 100% alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Metric-Driven Performance : Analyze key EHS metrics and KPIs to identify trends, enhance site safety, and minimize the environmental footprint of manufacturing operations.
• Regulatory Liaison : Act as the primary point of contact for all governmental and agency inspections, facilitating audits and corporate governance programs.
• Risk Mitigation : Implement and manage a robust site hazard / risk analysis program and lead detailed investigations into all EHS incidents with sustainable corrective actions.
• Operational Coaching : Partner with Operations Leaders to mentor and coach them on site safety requirements and proactive risk observation.
• Training Strategy : Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and deliver a comprehensive EHS training curriculum for all levels of the organization.
• Emergency Readiness : Maintain a leadership presence and remain accessible for emergency response as part of the site’s senior leadership protocol.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

Experience

Technical Skills

Benefits