Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking an EHS Manager in Montpelier, VT area!

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Responsibilities:

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• Provide leadership and support for all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities.

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• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs that promote compliance, safe work practices, and employee engagement.

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• Drive a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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• Conduct safety onboarding and required regulatory training.

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• Partner with employees and leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards.

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• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

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• Maintain EHS records, permits, and regulatory reporting requirements.

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• Perform inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

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• Evaluate equipment and processes to improve safety, ergonomics, and operational effectiveness.

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• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and trends.

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• Support compliance audits, regulatory inspections, and sustainability initiatives.

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• Assist with workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and injury prevention efforts.

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• Stay current on EHS regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.

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• Collaborate across departments to support business goals and employee well-being.

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Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree required

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• 3+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment

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• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and federal regulations.

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• Ability to lead EHS programs and influence safety performance at all levels of an organization.

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• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.

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• Ability to travel between facilities.

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• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CHMM, or equivalent preferred.

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• Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

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• Experience leading regulatory audits, environmental compliance programs, and safety management systems.

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• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and behavior-based safety programs.

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