Job Description
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Group Leader is responsible for leading and managing all safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities within a manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic direction and day-to-day oversight for the site’s EHS programs while supervising the Safety Coordinator and Environmental Engineer. The EHS Group Leader drives a proactive safety culture, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and partners with operations leadership to reduce risk, improve environmental performance, and support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead, mentor, and develop the Safety Coordinator and Environmental Engineer.
-Serve as the primary EHS resource for plant leadership and employees.
-Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA).
-Oversee environmental compliance programs related to air, water, waste, hazardous materials, and sustainability initiatives.
-Ensure compliance with EPA and applicable state/local environmental regulations.
-Manage environmental permitting, reporting, inspections, and audits.
-Support waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance.
-Lead efforts to conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the facility.
-Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses; analyze root causes and recommend corrective/preventative actions.
-Coordinate and facilitate safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors
-Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, equipment inspections, and corrective actions.
-Serve as a key contact for emergency response coordination and drills.
-Work collaboratively with production teams and management to identify hazards and implement process improvements.
-Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices.
-Track and report safety metrics to senior leadership on a regular basis.
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Required Skills & Experience
-3+ years of experience as an EHS, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
-Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (EHS, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial or Mechanical engineering
-Comfortable with working in an environment where live ammunition is regularly discharged.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-OSHA certification
-Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.