Job Description
Job DescriptionEHS Manager Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary + 10–15% bonus
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Visa sponsorship is not available
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs at a manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing and maintaining EHS programs, and supporting a safe and productive manufacturing environment.
The EHS Manager will report to the Director of EHS and lead a team of three EHS professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, previous people leadership experience, and hands-on experience with core industrial safety programs including LOTO, risk assessments, electrical safety, confined space, employee training, and OSHA compliance.
Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the site's Environmental, Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment. • Provide leadership and direction to a team of three EHS professionals while partnering closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and other functional teams. • Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training. • Conduct and oversee risk assessments, job hazard analyses, job safety analyses, and other assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. • Lead and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine safety programs. • Provide guidance and oversight for electrical safety programs and safe work practices. • Manage confined space safety programs and ensure appropriate procedures, training, and controls are in place. • Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and leadership. • Maintain OSHA compliance and administer the OSHA 300 Log and related reporting requirements. • Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis, including methodologies such as 5-Why and Fishbone analysis, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Support emergency preparedness, PPE, ergonomics, powered industrial truck, aerial work platform, working-at-heights, hearing conservation, and other applicable safety programs. • Monitor site EHS performance, identify areas for improvement, and establish appropriate corrective and preventive actions. • Partner with manufacturing leadership to integrate safety into daily operations, process changes, and new initiatives. • Support regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS requirements. • Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, procedures, and training materials. • Participate in safety meetings, awareness programs, audits, inspections, and employee engagement initiatives. • Manage EHS-related budgets, schedules, contractors, equipment, and resources as needed. • Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure employees at all levels understand and follow established safety requirements.
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline; equivalent EHS experience may also be considered. • 7+ years of progressive EHS experience. • Previous EHS leadership or supervisory experience is required. • Strong manufacturing industry experience is required. • Hands-on experience with LOTO, risk assessments/JHA/JSA, electrical safety, and confined space programs. • Experience developing and delivering safety training to manufacturing employees. • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience managing OSHA 300 Logs. • Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, hazard identification, incident investigation, and corrective action. • Experience working across multiple manufacturing operations or functional areas. • Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification strongly preferred. • Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001. • Additional safety certifications are a plus. • Experience with machine safety, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, PPE, PIT/AWP, hearing conservation, and working-at-heights programs. • Experience with environmental, health, and safety program development or implementation in a manufacturing facility.
What We Offer • Competitive base salary of $120,000–$140,000 • 10–15% annual bonus opportunity • Relocation assistance for the right candidate • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) with company match • Life insurance and disability coverage • Paid vacation and sick time • Tuition reimbursement This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing EHS leader who wants to take ownership of site safety programs, lead a team, and have a direct impact on the safety culture and operations of a growing manufacturing facility.