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EHS Manager ( Environmental Health and Safety Manager)
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for managing a coordinated and systematic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Will ensure that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Other responsibilities may include finding ways to reduce the organization's carbon footprint.
$91,152 / year median in Ohio
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs across all cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Own regulatory compliance with
OSHA 29 CFR
1910/1926, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3796), EPA Worker Protection Standard requirements, and applicable local fire and building codes.- Conduct routine safety inspections and job hazard assessments across grow rooms, extraction and processing labs, cure and packaging areas, warehouse/logistics, and dispensary locations.
- Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans for injuries, near-misses, and property or equipment incidents; maintain OSHA recordkeeping (300/300A/301 logs).
- Design and deliver new-hire and recurring safety training, including PPE use, chemical handling and GHS/hazard communication, lockout/tagout, confined space, ladder and elevated-work safety, and emergency response procedures.
- Manage the organization's chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and pesticide/agrochemical handling program in coordination with IPM and Cultivation leadership.
- Partner with Facilities and Security to maintain fire prevention systems, emergency evacuation plans, and life-safety compliance across all sites.
- Own workers' compensation claims coordination, including incident reporting, return-to-work planning, and collaboration with HR and insurance carriers.
- Track and report EHS metrics (incident rates, near-miss trends, training completion, corrective action closure) to executive leadership on a regular cadence.
- Build and maintain department-specific safety protocols in partnership with Cultivation, Post-Harvest, Trim, Propagation, Packaging, Fertigation, IPM, Quality Control, Cure, Logistics, Security, and Retail leads.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA, DCC, fire marshal, and other regulatory inspections and audits; manage responses and remediation timelines.
- Champion a strong safety culture rooted in Accountability, reinforcing that safety is a shared responsibility across every team, every shift, every location. Requirements Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, industrial, or regulated production environment.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification required.
- Working knowledge of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
standards, hazard communication (GHS), and Ohio workplace safety regulations.- Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations and building corrective action plans.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a criminal background check as required for an Ohio cannabis facility employee badge issued by the Division of Cannabis Control.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train and influence staff at every level, from cultivation techs to executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) credential.
- Prior EHS experience in a licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, or retail environment.
- Familiarity with NFPA 1 and NFPA 36 (solvent extraction) and International Fire Code requirements for cannabis operations.
- Experience with hydrocarbon or CO2 extraction safety.
- Knowledge of the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticide use.
- Experience managing safety programs across multiple sites or entities.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk cultivation, processing, warehouse, and dispensary floors for extended periods.
- Tolerance for high-humidity grow room environments and varying temperatures across sites.
- Ability to climb ladders, access elevated catwalks, and enter confined or restricted areas.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators (must be fit-test capable).
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to travel regularly between King City Gardens, The Garden Mansfield, Seven Legendz Fountain Square, and The Garden Dayton locations.