EHS Manager

EHS Manager Bloomfield, Connecticut

Job Ref : 40802

EHS MANAGER OPENING IN BLOOMFIELD CT WITH A FOOD MANUFACTURING PLANT. LOOKING FOR A STRONG HANDS-ON EHS MANAGER WHO IS STRONG AT LEADING AND DEVELOPING TEAMS. STRONG AT MAKING IMPROVEMENTS AND KEEPING THE FACILITY AND TEAM SAFE.

SALARY RANGE : $120K-$135K SALARY + 9% TARGET BONUS

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFERED

3 WEEKS PTO

BENEFITS DAY 1

Position Overview

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing site-specific safety and health programs to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and foster a strong safety culture. This role serves as a key member of the plant leadership team, partnering with Operations, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance to ensure all employees work in a safe, healthy, and compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Programs

Develop and implement site-specific Health & Safety programs to meet operational needs and corporate safety goals.

Collaborate with other departments to integrate safety considerations into operational decisions and processes.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Provide guidance to management and supervision on hazard prevention and regulatory requirements.

Hazard Assessments & Risk Mitigation

Conduct operational hazard assessments and recommend engineering controls and protective measures.

Identify and correct non-compliance issues through corrective action plans.

Training & Development

Lead OSHA compliance training, First Aid certification, and operational hazard-specific training.

Train employees on emergency response procedures and safe work practices.

Incident Management

Lead injury management and Workers Compensation claim investigations.

Identify trends in incidents and implement preventative measures to reduce risks.

Safety Culture

Champion initiatives to build and sustain a proactive safety culture.

Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement activities related to safety.

People Management

Manage local Safety & Health staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Implement a sitewide business plan for safety and health performance improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

Lead corrective action projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required :

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations

Proven experience with hazard assessments, incident investigations, and risk mitigation

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

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