Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Location: Lancaster, PA Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire, salariedIndustry: paper manufacturingSalary Range: $135k - $155kSummary:This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, people-focused EHS leader who can turn safety strategies into meaningful results, engage employees at every level, and help build a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Responsibilities

You'll be more than a compliance leader. You'll be a champion of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Make Safety a Priority: Lead initiatives that reduce workplace incidents, injuries, and workers' compensation claims.Drive Performance: Establish and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, efficiency, and service.Ensure Compliance: Lead successful internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.Develop People: Improve EHS training completion and comprehension through engaging, effective employee education.Control Costs: Identify opportunities to reduce EHS-related costs through proactive prevention and process improvements.Inspire Change: Lead and support cultural transformations that make safety and environmental responsibility part of everything we do.Competencies:Strategic leadership and a strong sense of ownership.Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.Ability to collaborate across departments and influence positive change.A continuous improvement mindset with an understanding of lean principles.Excellent communication, relationship-building, and employee engagement skills.ExperienceBachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of experience managing EHS programs and issues.Proven ability to lead EHS programs in manufacturing and distribution environmentsStrong knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT)Skilled in incident investigation and risk mitigationEffective communicator and trainer with employee engagement experienceProficient in Microsoft Office and EHS systemsFamiliar with ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and fire preventionHolds relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE) and technical background in EHS or related fields**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background checkWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.