Job Title: EHS Manager
Location: Conway, SC (Near Myrtle Beach)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: Up to $110,000 (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
Bonus: Eligible for up bonuses 2 times per year based on company profitability, plus discretionary bonus potential.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS functions for a busy 24/7 metal manufacturing facility in Conway, SC. This leadership role manages two Training & Safety Coordinators and is responsible for environmental compliance, safety programs, regulatory compliance, employee training, permitting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position also supports a Massachusetts facility and provides technical assistance to overseas operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing EHS leadership, with particular strength in environmental compliance including permitting, storm water management, and RCRA.
Responsibilities
- Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities for the Conway, SC facility while supporting the Massachusetts location and overseas operations.
- Manage and mentor two Training & Safety Coordinators.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, TSCA, Title V Air Permit, Tier II, Form R, and other applicable regulations.
- Support plant growth through environmental permitting and regulatory approvals.
- Lead accident, incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
- Develop and deliver safety training and PowerPoint presentations for employees, management, corporate leadership, and international teams.
- Conduct monthly plant-wide safety meetings for approximately 200 employees.
- Lead the Safety Committee and facilitate monthly meetings.
- Manage storm water testing, reporting, tracking, and SWPPP compliance.
- Partner with Maintenance on PPE programs, security systems, vendor management, and facility safety initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and HR to improve safety and operational performance.
- Maintain SDS documentation and ensure compliance with TSCA, REACH, and RoHS requirements.
- Administer Hearing Conservation Program including noise monitoring, training, and audiometric compliance.
- Oversee Industrial Hygiene monitoring and air sampling programs.
- Support workers' compensation case management and return-to-work efforts.
- Participate in evening conference calls with overseas facilities as needed.
- Travel to the Massachusetts facility several times per year.
- Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
- Be available after hours for emergency response when required.
Required Qualifications
Must Have
- 2+ years managing or leading an EHS department within a manufacturing environment.
- Recent experience in industrial manufacturing (metal manufacturing strongly preferred).
- Experience with environmental permitting.
- Experience with Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPPP).
- Experience with RCRA regulations and hazardous waste compliance.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety program development.
- Experience managing workers' compensation cases.
- Ability to foster and improve a strong safety culture.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to relocate or currently live within 30 minutes of the Conway, SC facility.
Preferred Experience
- Title V Air Permitting
- DOT Hazmat
- Tier II Reporting
- Form R Reporting
- TSCA
- SDS Management
- REACH & RoHS
- HAZWOPER
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined Space
- Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing
- Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
- Hearing Conservation Programs
- Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience
- CAOHC Certification (Hearing Conservationist) is a plus.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing leadership.
Additional Requirements
- Must be clean shaven (trimmed mustache or goatee acceptable) as this position is part of the Emergency Response Team requiring respirator use.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Must be available after hours, weekends, and holidays by phone and onsite when emergency situations arise.
ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement
This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a U.S. Person (as defined under 22 C.F.R. §120.15 and 15 C.F.R. §772.1). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) govern export-controlled technologies. The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation verifying U.S. Person status.
Company Overview
Top Prospect Group, now part of HW Staffing Solutions, partners with leading manufacturers across the United States to connect top talent with outstanding career opportunities. We combine industry expertise, personalized service, and a national recruiting network to deliver exceptional hiring results.
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