EHS Manager: Lead Zero-Incident Safety at Plant; Onsite

EHS Manager

BH Job :

BH-3573-4

SF Job Req :

16553

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Job Title:
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Location:
Mocksville, NC (Onsite)

About Us

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Job Overview

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is a key plant leadership role within the Ingersoll Rand family, partnering closely with operational
teams to lead site-wide EHS programs and ensure compliance with company standards and all local, state, and federal regulations. This role oversees EHS activities, policies, training, and prevention efforts that protect people, processes, and the environment. Beyond compliance, the EHS Manager drives a zero-incident safety culture-working directly with hourly teams and plant leaders to influence behavior, build ownership, and embed safety into daily operations
across waste management, contractor safety, audits, and emergency preparedness.

The ideal candidate will bring industrial manufacturing experience, preferably within heavy equipment. Bringing prior EHS supervisory experience; electrical safety knowledge is considered a strong plus. Using collaboration, influence, and data-driven insight to drive measurable impact on safety and culture, this is the ideal role for an EHS professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Culture & Relationship Leadership
  • Build positive, collaborative relationships at all levels of the site to foster a zero-incident safety culture and achieve EHS goals and objectives.
  • Coach and mentor supervisors and employees on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management, including establishing and leading a safety committee.
• Policy & Program Implementation
  • Implement EHS policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking processes in compliance with Ingersoll Rand requirements and local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Build and manage contractor management and visitor safety/security programs.
  • Establish and maintain facility-specific management plans for hazardous and non-hazardous materials; audit treatment, storage, disposal, and recycling facilities.
  • Manage the safety data sheet (SDS) and new chemical request processes.
• Incident Management & Risk Control
  • Lead incident and near-miss reporting; perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
  • Evaluate non-standard tasks to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
  • Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for potential areas of concern.
  • Oversee the workers' compensation program, including managing transitional/accommodated duty and return-to-work programs.
• Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Enter, track, and analyze EHS data using established tools and processes to ensure accuracy.
  • Deliver timely reports on incidents, audits, environmental metrics, risk assessments, and EHS action items.
  • Lead and coordinate continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Oversee the facility emergency response team, ensuring appropriate training in emergency response, spill response, disaster preparedness, and crisis management.
  • Ensure drills, equipment readiness, and clear communication of responsibilities to personnel.

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline to EHS
• 3+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety management in an industrial and service environment.
• 3+ years of experience as an effective leader, motivator and coach.

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