Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Site EHS Manager

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established industrial manufacturer. They’re looking for a Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to own EHS at one of their operating facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be the site’s main authority on environmental and safety matters and its main contact with regulatory agencies. You’ll work closely with site leadership to build a strong safety culture, protect the environment and support operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Site EHS Manager leads, implements and sustains site-level EHS programs so the site complies with all federal, state and local regulations. The role reports to a Senior Regional EHS Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve site EHS management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with company standards
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and local authorities
• Manage all environmental permits, renewals, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Plan for and support regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions; lead responses to findings and corrective actions
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety audits and inspections
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify environmental and safety risks, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action tracking
• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support and support Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Ensure accurate EHS recordkeeping and documentation, including OSHA logs, environmental reports, and internal metrics
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, including leading indicators
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and evaluations
• Partner with HR and Operations on workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and employee health initiatives
• Stay current on changes to local and federal EHS regulations and proactively implement compliance strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial settings preferred
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with state-specific environmental regulations, including permitting and compliance
• Strong multi-media environmental experience (air, water, and waste)
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, email, presentation, and word processing software
• Experience with EHS management software is a plus
• CHMM, CSP, or similar certification preferred
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

Work Environment

• Work in an active industrial plant, including extended periods in hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather
• Work around hazardous chemicals and materials
• Wear required PPE, including FR clothing, respirators, and fall protection equipment
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, carrying, use of hand tools, and moving heavy objects
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and high-lifts, and enter and work in confined spaces
• Respond to emergency call-outs as required by site operations
• Typically Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional travel to other locations

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to be the go-to EHS leader at your site. You’ll have real ownership of compliance and safety culture, with the backing of a regional EHS team.