Environmental, Health, and Safety; EHS Manager Lindenwold, NJ

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

• Lindenwold, New Jersey
• $90,000 - $120,000+Performance-based Bonus+Paid Relocation Assistance Available

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.

The EHS Manager's duties are comprehensive, covering environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, claims management, and cultural leadership.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Documentation & Reporting:
  Prepare and present comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on all EHS metrics, incident trends, compliance status, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for executive review.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Manage the EHS budget, including efficient procurement and inventory management of PPE, safety supplies, and first aid materials.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 5 years of dedicated EHS management and leadership experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, or…