Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager
 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives for a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving programs that ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
 

As a member of the plant leadership team, the SHE Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other cross-functional teams to drive safety performance, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe, compliant, and collaborative workplace.
 

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 annually, plus eligibility to earn discretionary bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-wide environmental, health, and safety management systems.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as company policies and standards.

• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and case management activities.

• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify hazards and support continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency preparedness activities.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve workplace safety and reduce operational risk.

• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Monitor environmental, health, and safety performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and reporting metrics.

• Lead initiatives that strengthen the organization’s safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, communication, and behavior-based safety programs.

• Develop policies, procedures, and programs that enhance regulatory compliance and operational performance.

• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance related to air, water, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental programs.

• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and external contractors, as needed.

• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices to support ongoing compliance and organizational readiness.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, or a related technical field.

• Seven or more years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

• Experience developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety management systems, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated success leading incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and risk reduction initiatives.

• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training programs.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.

Preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or another recognized safety certification.

• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.

• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Experience managing environmental, health, and safety programs in highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Core Competencies

• Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership

• Regulatory Compliance

• OSHA and Environmental Regulations

• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Emergency Response Planning

• Safety Training and Employee Development

• Environmental Compliance

• Continuous Improvement

• Project Management

• Data Analysis and Performance Metrics

• Change Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coaching and Influencing

• Stakeholder Management

Leadership Expectations

• Foster a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the organization.

• Coach and influence leaders and employees to strengthen safety performance and accountability.

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to achieve operational and compliance objectives.

• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements.

• Lead organizational change initiatives that enhance safety performance and environmental sustainability.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and effective decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented environmental, health, and safety professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities. They possess a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management, and can effectively influence others to build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. They thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to protecting employees, the environment, and business operations through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

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