Job Description
ProspectBlue is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager for a client in Newport News, VA!We're seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead our environmental, health, and safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive EHS systems ensuring compliance with OSHA and federal/state/municipal regulations
- Conduct workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance
- Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective/preventative measures
- Design and deliver safety training programs and manage contractor safety
- Develop and execute annual safety and environmental improvement initiatives
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, including evacuation drills and safety equipment inspections
- Manage environmental compliance activities and EHS capital budget requests
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate EHS requirements throughout operations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5-10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety requirements
- Relevant EHS certifications and licenses
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to influence and drive safety culture across all organizational levels
What You'll Bring: Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for creating safe work environments while fostering continuous improvement.