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Environmental, Health & Safety Lead

Henrico, VA

$118K/yr

Manage activities to support day-to-day EHS operations and partner with relevant EHS professionals ... procedures and make health, safety and environmental recommendations accordingly Minimum ...

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Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Pendleton, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

The Environmental Health & Safety department, consisting of Safety Professionals and Engineers in Pendleton, South Carolina, is seeking an Intern to provide support in daily tasks, while gaining ...

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Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Edwards, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) * OSHA 30-Hour General Industry * HAZWOPER 40-Hour * ISO 14001/45001 Internal Auditor or equivalent Working Environment Work ...

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Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$71K - $96K/yr

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager Location: Brownsville, TX Salary: $85,000-$90,000 + Bonus Why This Opportunity Stands Out: * Lead all site-level Environmental, Health & Safety operations with ...

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Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Professionals are specialists who develop, implement, and monitor policies and programs to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and to protect the environment. They identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with environmental and occupational health regulations. Their work often includes training staff, inspecting facilities, investigating incidents, and recommending corrective actions to minimize risks. EHS Professionals play a key role in promoting sustainable practices and a culture of safety within organizations.

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To thrive as an Environmental Health Safety Professional, you need a solid background in environmental science, occupational health, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a relevant degree and EHS certifications such as CSP or CIH. Familiarity with safety management systems (like ISO 45001), incident reporting software, and risk assessment tools is essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help EHS professionals influence organizational culture and ensure regulatory adherence. These competencies are critical to minimizing workplace hazards, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a safe, sustainable work environment.

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Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Professionals often encounter challenges such as resistance to change, lack of engagement from employees, and varying levels of safety awareness across departments. Building a strong safety culture requires consistent communication, ongoing training, and the ability to tailor safety initiatives to different teams. Collaborating effectively with management and frontline staff, while also staying updated with regulatory requirements, are crucial for overcoming these obstacles and ensuring a safe, compliant workplace.

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AspectEnvironmental Health Safety ProfessionalEnvironmental Health and Safety Technician
CertificationsOSHA HAZWOPER, CSP, CHMMOSHA HAZWOPER, OSHA 30-Hour
Work EnvironmentDevelops policies, conducts audits, manages compliancePerforms inspections, collects data, supports safety programs
Employer UsageUsed across industries for safety program managementCommonly supports EHS initiatives, often entry-level

Environmental Health Safety Professionals focus on developing safety policies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance, often holding advanced certifications. Environmental Health and Safety Technicians typically assist with inspections, data collection, and supporting safety initiatives, usually requiring less advanced certifications. Both roles are vital in maintaining workplace safety but differ in responsibilities and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Health Safety Professional job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,663 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety

Rocklin, CA • On-site

Jeld-Wen, Inc.
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$86K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 15 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead site environmental, health, and safety initiatives and assist in establishing site-specific policies and standards.

  • Educate and partner with site personnel to identify hazards, implement prevention programs, and improve EH&S performance.

  • Conduct inspections, manage emergency procedures, and maintain accurate EH&S records to ensure compliance and safety.

JELD-WEN rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety to join our growing team.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will lead the site environmental, health and safety initiatives. They will assist site leadership with establishing site specific policies and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and JELD-WEN Global EH&S requirements, prevent injuries & illnesses, reduce workers' compensation costs and help create a strong EH&S culture.
Experience with MS Suite of products, e.g. Excel, Access, Minitab, PowerPoint & Visio required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Identifying environmental, health & safety risks and hazards in the workplace and implementing prevention programs
  • 30% of work week is on the floor educating and partnering to solve EH&S and training opportunities
  • Advising site leaders and employees on how to minimize risks and hazards in the workplace and improve environmental, health & safety performance
  • Assisting the site in complying with applicable environmental, health & safety requirements
  • Training site employees on environmental, health & safety requirements and the EH&S management system
  • Assisting sites with implementing JELD-WEN EH&S programs, policies & standards and EH&S management system
  • Training line managers to recognize hazards and risks and leading the line organization in identifying and controlling hazards and risks
  • Conducting environmental, health & safety inspections in the workplace
  • Managing emergency procedures (such as fire alarm drills)
  • Offering general environmental, health & safety advice to all employees
  • Reporting injuries, illnesses and near misses to the corporate environmental, health & safety department and business leaders
  • Establishing site specific EH&S reports and communicating performance with the site leadership
  • Maintaining accurate EH&S records applicable for the site, e.g. OSHA injury & illness logs, environmental permits and testing, training documentation, equipment inspection records, etc.
  • Tracking environmental, health & safety inspection and audit findings to closure
  • Assisting the plant manager with establishing and maintaining a site environmental, health & safety steering committee, safety committee, strategic annual plan, and training calendar.
  • Sharing environmental, health & safety lessons learned and encourage a learning culture on environmental, health & safety.
  • Partnering closely with all site leaders to create, maintain and improve our safety environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences, Engineering or similar
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
  • 7-10 years of environmental, health & safety experience in a global manufacturing organization
  • Experience implementing EH&S Management Systems, e.g. ISO 14001, ANSI Z-10, or ISO 45001
  • Significant knowledge of U.S. and California Environmental, Safety & Health laws (CAL OSHA, OSHA & EPA) required
  • Experience using web-based systems to support EH&S, e.g. Process Map, Enablon, Gen-Suite, or similar
  • Strong communication, presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills are essential
  • Proficiency in LEAN and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Process safety management experience desired
  • Exemplary customer service skills and attention to detail
  • Advanced skills using the Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases
  • Strong analytical skills to analyze safety & health data
  • Up to 10% overnight travel required.

NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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