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Safety, quality, and profitability go hand in hand at Lee Spring — none of them works without the other two. This is a hands-on, plant-floor-present role for the company's first dedicated EHS professional. You'll take a safety program with solid foundations and real momentum and build it into a system that's woven into daily operating decisions at every level, not bolted on to satisfy a regulator. Compliance is the natural byproduct of that culture, not the goal itself.

 You will work directly with operations leadership, press operators, machinists, and chemical process personnel. You will know OSHA 29 CFR 1910 well, engage with regulators when needed, and — critically — translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions that our teams can execute on the floor.

Over time, this role is expected to help support broader management system initiatives including environmental management systems, operational standardization, audit readiness, and continuous improvement efforts across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Own the company's overall OSHA, EPA compliance strategy and serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections, agency inquiries, and regulatory correspondence
• Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs, manage recordkeeping and annual electronic submission requirements
• Ensure all required permits, registrations, and compliance filings are current and submitted on time
• Stay current on changes to OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and EPA regulations; some Lee Spring facilities fall under State OSHA Plans rather than Federal OSHA — this role is expected to build positive working relationships with whichever agency has jurisdiction at each site and help local leadership stay ahead of state-specific requirements

Safety Program Development & Maintenance

• Develop and maintain written safety programs including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, PPE, Emergency Action Plan, Hearing Conservation, and Respiratory Protection — for site leaders to implement and enforce day to day
• Build the company's Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) methodology and templates; train plant leadership to conduct and maintain them locally
• Set the equipment inspection standards — presses (mechanical, air foot, kick), grinders, coiling machines, wire formers, four-slide machines, hoists, and chemical process equipment; audit that local teams are executing them
• Build the chemical safety program (SDS library, HazCom compliance) and coordinate chemical waste disposal at a program level

Machine Guarding & Engineering Controls

• Evaluate point-of-operation guarding on powered presses and document guarding decisions using formal hazard assessment methodology
• Partner with engineering and operations to specify guards, fixtures, light curtains, and pull-back devices
• Support press die change safety procedures and guarding reviews when new operations or tooling are introduced

Training & Culture

• Design EHS training curricula (new hire orientation, annual refresher, operation-specific training, and supervisor training); delivery can be shared with trained local supervisors over time
• Lead investigation and root cause analysis for significant incidents; set the standard process supervisors use for near-misses and first aid
• Build a proactive safety culture through visible floor presence and open communication — not through enforcement alone
• Establish and support a Safety Committee structure at each site

Environmental Management

• Own the chemical waste disposal program, hazardous waste manifesting, and EPA/state reporting
• Ensure wastewater discharge compliance for passivation, degreasing, and other process operations
• Maintain air emissions compliance with the paint spray booth and other regulated sources

Multi-Plant Oversight

• Travel to Lee Spring facilities to audit, train, investigate incidents, and calibrate consistency
• Build standardized EHS documentation and inspection tools that the plants own day to day
• Coach plant managers and supervisors so EHS performance holds up when you're not on site

Continuous Improvement & Management Systems (over time)

• Support standardized operational and management system practices across facilities
• Assist with future EMS initiatives, including potential ISO 14001 or comparable certification
• Partner with operations and continuous improvement leadership on audit readiness as the program matures

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated hands-on responsibility for OSHA compliance
• Deep working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards, particularly machine guarding (1910.212, 1910.217), LOTO (1910.147), HazCom (1910.1200), and PPE (1910.132)
• Experience managing OSHA inspections and responding to citations or complaints, including informal conferences and abatement documentation
• Demonstrated ability to write, implement, and maintain formal EHS programs and documentation
• Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses and implementing engineering controls in a machining or metal fabrication environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for operators and supervisors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with OSHA 300 log management and electronic recordkeeping
• Experience using AI tools to streamline program development, implementation and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent certification — or actively working toward certification
• Experience with metal forming, spring manufacturing, or stamping operations
• Familiarity with 29 CFR 1910.217 mechanical power press requirements, including point-of-operation guarding assessment Experience with chemical process operations — passivation, aqueous cleaning, heat treat, or surface finishing
• Experience managing hazardous waste programs including manifest preparation and licensed vendor coordination
• Multi-site EHS management experience
• Familiarity with ISO management system standards (ISO 14001 environmental, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, or ISO 9001 quality) — including audit readiness and certification processes
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) — particularly where it has been applied to EHS programs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $85,000 – $100,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• A leadership team that is actively invested in building a strong safety culture and will support this role with the resources to do it right
• The opportunity to be the architect of an EHS program with real input into how success is measured
• A stable, privately held company with a long history and a strong reputation in precision manufacturing

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This role requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, chemical process areas, and typical machine shop conditions. Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, access all areas of the facility including elevated platforms and confined areas, and occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. Appropriate PPE will be provided and required.