EHS Manager
Job Description
EHS Manager
Our well-established client is hiring an EHS Manager in the Atlanta, GA area. This role will provide leadership with all environmental and safety programs at the facility. In this role you will lead a small team and champion the environmental programs at the facility with hazardous waste, air and wastewater while working with regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate would have 5 plus years in chemical or an industrial manufacturing environment. This is a boots on the ground role for a passionate EHS professional who thrives working across all levels of the organization to make an impact & drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local environmental authorities, and all applicable regulations.
- Maintain permits, licenses, and required documentation for chemical handling, storage, emissions, and waste disposal
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports (e.g., air emissions, hazardous waste, TRI reporting)
- Act as liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits
- Safety Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain site safety programs and procedures
- Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) programs where applicable
- Conduct and/or participate in risk assessments and hazard analyses (HAZOP, JSA), and safety audits
- Oversee incident investigation processes and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented
- Track and report safety KPIs (TRIR, LTIR, near-miss reporting)
- Environmental Management
- Monitor air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste handling, and chemical storage
- Implement pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives
- Manage environmental monitoring programs and ensure compliance with permit conditions
- Oversee Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs
- Oversee the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
- Leadership & Management
- Supervise and guide EH&S staff, including the EH&S Specialist
- Provide input in the development of budgets and manage departmental expenditures
- Provide EH&S guidance to plant leadership and cross-functional teams
- Analyze EH&S performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Health Programs, Training, and Emergency Preparedness (with support of EH&S Specialist)
- Provide leadership and oversight of industrial hygiene programs
- Coordinate and manage medical surveillance programs
- Oversee occupational health initiatives
- Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans
- Coordinate emergency drills (fire, chemical spill, evacuation)
- Serve as incident commander during emergencies
- Develop and deliver EH&S training programs for employees and contractors
- Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset
- Lead safety committees and facilitate toolbox meetings
Salary
$120,000 - $130,000
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Experience
- 5-10 years of EH&S experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jennifer Wojcik at jwojcik@cps4jobs.com.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Environmental Health and Safety Recruiter
My team recruits for all levels of EHS/Regulatory roles from specialists/engineers to directors/vice presidents. We place EHS professionals in single site, regional, and corporate positions. Examples of the specialty roles we recruit for include, but are not limited to:
• Environmental
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Industrial Hygiene
• Management of Change
• Occupational Nurse
• Process Safety Management
• Product Stewardship
• Regulatory
• Risk Management
• Safety
• Security
Industries we serve include, but are not limited to:
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Food & Beverage
• General Manufacturing
• Inks and Adhesives
• Medical Devices
• Packaging
• Paints & Coatings
• Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics
• Polymers
• Refining
If you have interest in finding an opportunity that aligns with your career goals, or if you are a hiring manager looking for talent that can add value to your organization, I would love to hear from you! JWojcik@cps4jobs.com
708-852-3090