EHS Manager - Manufacturing - Townsend, MA

Lead cultural change with a clear mandate for zero incidentsOwn site-wide EHS strategy with real authority and visibilityAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established industrial manufacturer with a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. They offer a stable, people-first environment where safety leadership genuinely matters.Job DescriptionLead and maintain compliance with OSHA and all applicable local, state and federal environmental regulationsAct as the site authority on EHS standards, policies and best practicesDrive behaviour-based safety initiatives with a goal of zero incidentsImplement and manage environmental compliance systems to ensure 100% adherencePartner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop mitigation strategiesLead EHS audits, inspections and corrective action plans across the siteBuild strong relationships with local regulatory bodies and emergency respondersOwn all internal and external EHS reporting and permitting requirementsAnalyse incidents, near misses and health risks to prevent recurrenceSupport site leadership in embedding EHS into operational strategy and cultureMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline5-10 years' experience in an EHS leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environmentsExperience in a union environment highly desirableStrong working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulationsProven experience driving safety culture and organisational changeConfident communicator able to influence at all levels of the businessAbility to travel to both MA sites on a weekly basisWhat's on OfferVisible leadership role with real impact across multiple sitesStrong organisational commitment to safety and complianceOpportunity to shape and influence long-term EHS strategyCollaborative, operations-focused environmentStable organisation with long-term career potentialContact: Jenny LyQuote job ref: JN-052026-7016801