EHS/Facilities Manager

EHS/Facilities Manager
Location: On-Site role - Meriden, CT 06451
Salary Range: $110k - $135k/year

Job Summary

The EHS/Facilities Manager develops and implements Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), conducting audits, training staff, managing incident investigations, and overseeing facility operations (maintenance, space planning) to create a safe, functional, and compliant workplace, balancing safety culture with operational efficiency and budget management.

*Oversee Facilities and EHS Departments, monitors activities of the personnel and applicable EHS and facilities contractors
*Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
*Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
*Lead strategies for training programs, safety practices, emergency preparedness, hazardous waste management, sustainability initiatives and environmental impact
*Primary contact between company and regulatory agencies
*Manage facilities maintenance schedules, vendor contracts, capital improvement projects and service agreements
*Develop and manage EHS and facilities budget
*Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and set and track facilities objectives
*Participate of the Lean Daily Management and EHS metrics

Education & Experience:
*Bachelor"s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical with five (5) or more years of equipment and facilities maintenance and EHS experience in a manufacturing combined with minimum five (5) years prior supervisory experience.
*Extensive knowledge of the EHS local, state and federal regulations
*Lean manufacturing experience or Six Signa certification
*Prior facilities experience with multibuilding manufacturing sites.

Knowledge & Skills
*Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance functions, industrial electrical concepts, pneumatic systems, plumbing, and carpentry.
*Prefer to be certified in ISO 9001/ AS9100, CPR, AED, First Aid
*Facilitation of EHS trainings
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with a culturally diverse workforce.
*Proficient and well-rounded technical capacity.
*Proficient in Project Management
*Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate staff.
*Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
*Ability to analyse and solve problems to support continuous improvement.
*Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.