Job Description

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location:  Conveniently located off I-395 in central MA (Onsite)
Compensation: $100K- $120K- Commensurate with experience 

About the Opportunity

An established and highly regulated chemical manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead compliance, safety, and environmental initiatives across its operations. This newly created role is ideal for a hands-on EHS leader with deep expertise in OSHA, EPA, and DEP regulations, and experience driving compliance in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position will oversee direct reports and play a key leadership role in ensuring all processes, safety systems, and audits meet federal and state requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and the EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements.
• Oversee safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Monitor compliance with MA DEP, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Partner with leadership to promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage hazardous materials programs, including HAZWOPER and DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation standards.
• Utilize EHS software and tracking systems to report incidents and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in a chemical manufacturing or chemical processing environment (required).
• Proven experience ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEP, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong understanding of PSM, RMP, TURA, and RCRA programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred). Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence safety culture at all levels.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Environmental Professional Certification (CEP)
• HAZWOPER Certification
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification

Note: Candidates without these certifications may be considered; the company is willing to invest in certification training for the right hire.

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. You’ll step into a visible leadership role where your expertise will directly influence compliance, environmental performance, and the overall safety culture of the organization.

If you’re a strategic yet hands-on EHS professional ready to take ownership of compliance and safety leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

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