EHS Manager

Job Title: EHS Manager Location: Elizabethtown, KY Shift Hours: First Shift | Full-Time About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead and drive all environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, building a strong safety culture, and implementing programs that reduce risk, improve employee well-being, and support operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and knows how to influence both the floor and the leadership team. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives across the facility - Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) - Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement - Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; implement corrective actions - Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and leadership teams - Oversee workers’ compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs - Maintain and improve environmental compliance programs, including waste management and reporting - Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure safe processes, equipment, and facility changes - Track, analyze, and report key EHS metrics and KPIs to leadership - Lead and mentor EHS team members and safety committees Qualifications / Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred - 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred) - Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety systems - Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment - Proven track record of driving safety improvements and reducing incidents - Experience with audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting - Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills - Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus