EHS Manager

EHS Manager

LOCATION

Elizabethtown, KY TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $140,000 - $150,000 / yr ID KY36-2753917 POSTED Apr 3, 2026

Job Title:

EHS Manager

Location:

Elizabethtown, KY

Shift Hours:

First Shift | Full-Time About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead and drive all environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, building a strong safety culture, and implementing programs that reduce risk, improve employee well-being, and support operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and knows how to influence both the floor and the leadership team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives across the facility Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; implement corrective actions Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and leadership teams Oversee workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs Maintain and improve environmental compliance programs, including waste management and reporting Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure safe processes, equipment, and facility changes Track, analyze, and report key EHS metrics and KPIs to leadership Lead and mentor EHS team members and safety committees Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred) Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety systems Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment Proven track record of driving safety improvements and reducing incidents Experience with audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus