EH&S Manager

Department:
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Reporting to:
Chief Operating Officer

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all EHS programs across multiple IMS sites nationwide. This role drives the development and execution of EHS strategies, ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, and fosters a strong culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility throughout the organization. The EHS Manager appears as a trusted partner to operations and leadership, with oversight to site-level EHS Safety Committees Reps, leads audits and investigations, and serves as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.

• Lead, support and mentor a team of EHS Safety Committee Reps across multiple U.S. locations.
• Standardize and Participate in Location Branch Safety Committee Meetings (In-Person and/or Virtual)
• Provide strategic direction, tools, and guidance to ensure consistent implementation of EHS programs and standards
• Champion a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture across all levels of the organization
• Partner with operations and leadership to embed EHS best practices into daily business activities. (Fulfillment Managers and Supervisors to remain accountable for outcomes)
• Coordinate and document annual company and branch EHS goals
• Lead corporate safety committee monthly review meetings
• Operational lead interface with safety partners in conjunction with CFO and COO
• Advise appropriate leadership on corrective action & disciplinary measures with employees or locations who fail to comply with expected safety standards

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with CAL-OSHA, OSHA, EPA, DOT and applicable state and local regulations.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with all Federal, State and Local environmental, health, and safety laws and reporting requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively adjust programs to maintain compliance.

• Plan and conduct regular on-site and virtual EHS audits and inspections.
• Identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective and preventive action plans to implement mitigation controls.
• Conduct follow-up investigations to ensure hazards and deficiencies are addressed and mitigated
• Lead or assist local teams in their incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Audit and recommend updates to internal documentation, Safety records and programs for adherence and improvement as needed.
• Analyze safety metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and manage location specific emergency response and disaster recovery plans
• Assist with the new locations, equipment installs, high-risk tasks or projects that are being performed or planned. Assist with the planning, documentation, and equipment to ensure safe work practices.
• Ensure proper safety equipment and PPE is being procured and utilized – investigate new and improved equipment/PPE as needed.
• Perform Equipment and Preventative Maintenance Audits to ensure compliance of inspections and proper maintenance requirements

• Design and deliver safety training programs, standardized onboarding and workshops across all locations.
• Communicate EHS initiatives, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and external partners.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve workplace health and safety.
• Benchmark against industry best practices and implement scalable improvements across sites.
• Participate in continuous learning initiatives for operational safety and environmental improvements.

• Maintain accurate EHS records, reports, and documentation.
• Prepare required regulatory filings and internal reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned…