Environmental Health and Safety Manager Owensboro, Kentucky, USA 130000-175000 Job Description As an EHS Manager, you will lead environmental, health, safety, process safety, compliance, emergency response, and continuous improvement programs to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Lead site EHS strategy and day-to-day execution activities
Coach leaders and teams to identify hazards, reduce risk, and strengthen EHS culture
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, transportation, and security regulations and internal requirements
Maintain required documentation and records
Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies and insurance carriers
Manage permitting, reporting, inspections, and follow-up activities
Own EHS management systems, audits, inspections, action tracking processes, and compliance calendars
Report EHS performance and trends using leading and lagging metrics
Lead incident and near-miss investigations
Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and drive timely closure of action items
Support safe work execution through permit reviews and approvals
Participate in change reviews, design reviews, project reviews, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments
Lead and sustain Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes and PSM audits
Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP reviews and support LOPA activities as needed
Govern and track PSM action items
Support industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments, including air and noise monitoring
Drive improvements based on industrial hygiene results
Maintain alignment with Responsible Care and RC 14001 requirements
Support continual improvement activities and readiness assessments
Develop and deliver EHS training programs and communications
Lead emergency response preparedness activities, including planning, drills, and coordination
Partner with Human Resources and leadership on injury management activities as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by plant and corporate safety and environmental leadership
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
Demonstrated EHS program leadership experience
Preferred:
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, and supporting Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
Experience with ACC Responsible Care and/or RC 14001 systems
Experience developing or maintaining OSHA VPP STAR status in a PSM-covered facility
Hazardous materials response knowledge, including HazMat Technician-level training
Confined space rescue experience
First Aid/CPR certification
Experience in an organized labor or union environment
General Requirements:
Knowledge of applicable environmental, safety, transportation, and security regulations
Ability to manage permitting, reporting, inspections, auditing, and recordkeeping activities
Strong coaching, engagement, and problem-solving skills
Experience utilizing leading and lagging metrics to monitor and improve EHS performance
Working knowledge of process safety technical aspects, including P&IDs, emergency relief systems, suppression systems, facility siting, and industry standards such as ANSI, API, and NFPA
Ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Experience supporting industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments
Knowledge of chemical manufacturing or PSM-covered processes preferred
Why is This a Great Opportunity This organization stands out as an exceptional place to work due to its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee growth. It fosters a collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, and continuously learn. With a clear focus on ethical leadership and community impact, it provides a sense of purpose beyond day-to-day responsibilities. Employees benefit from supportive leadership, meaningful career development opportunities, and a workplace environment that values both performance and well-being, making it a highly rewarding and fulfilling place to build a career.