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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Manassas, VA

Shibuya Hoppmann has an immediate opening in our Manassas, VA (with support for Lynchburg, VA; Indianapolis, IN; and Tipp City, OH) office for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Position Summary

The EHS Manager will lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a manufacturing operation specializing in automation and packaging machinery. This role supports a primary facility in Lynchburg, VA and provides oversight for other offices.

The position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, advancing machine and electrical safety programs, minimizing risk and fostering a proactive safety culture in a hands-on, engineering-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state/local regulations
• Lead site audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Machine & Electrical Safety (Critical Focus)

• Develop and enforce machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety programs
• Partner with engineering and maintenance teams on safe equipment design and modifications
• Support risk assessments for new equipment, automation systems, and installations
• Provide EHS oversight and program alignment for Lynchburg and other locations
• Standardize policies, procedures, and safety metrics across offices
• Travel periodically to support training, audits, and implementation

Environmental & Sustainability

• Manage environmental compliance (waste handling, air emissions, stormwater, etc.)
• Maintain permits and required reporting
• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency
• Oversee chemical safety, hazardous material handling, waste management, and emergency response programs

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver safety training (LOTO, machine safety, electrical awareness, PPE)
• Partner with plant leadership to drive accountability and engagement
• Promote a culture of safety integrated with engineering and production priorities
• Track and report KPIs (TRIR, near misses, corrective actions)
• Lead initiatives to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance
• Support implementation of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (if applicable)

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Experience with machine safety, LOTO, and industrial equipment
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Preferred

• Experience in automation, machinery, or equipment manufacturing
• Multi-site EHS responsibility
• CSP, CIH, or similar certification
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E)
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills

Key Skills

• Ability to influence engineers, technicians, and production teams
• Hands-on, practical problem-solving approach
• Strong communication and training skills
• Ability to balance safety with operational demands
• Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000 (based on relevant experience and qualifications)
• Full benefits package

Why Join Us

Join a growing automation and packaging machinery company where you can take ownership of EHS across multiple sites, work closely with engineering teams, and play a key role in building safe, efficient, and innovative operations.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off (starting at 13 days of PTO in the first year of employment), and 8 paid holidays.

All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).

Full Time Employee Benefits

Full time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays. All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check, credit check, and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).