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Jobtailor lists this EHS Manager – Field Based opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
Serve as a senior EHS partner across R&D operations, owning site-level safety strategy, priorities, and execution as the footprint scales
Anticipate EHS requirements for new operations, equipment, processes, construction phases, staffing ramps, and 24/7 operations, translating them into practical plans
Lead proactive risk identification and control across special projects, including machine safety, ergonomics, electrical safety, material handling, contractor safety, and site-specific risks
Build and maintain site EHS programs, risk assessments, procedures, training, inspections, corrective-action systems, emergency preparedness, and compliance processes
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Workplace, Construction, Security, People, Legal, and vendors to embed safety into facility design, equipment deployment, work planning, and operating decisions
Provide visible field leadership across shifts and operating conditions, supporting EHS coverage and escalation for 24/7 operations
Lead incident response and investigation for significant events, including fact-finding, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, verification, trend analysis, and lessons-learned communication
Analyze incident, near-miss, inspection, and operational data to identify recurring risks and drive preventive actions across sites
Oversee contractor and contingent-worker safety interfaces across multi-employer worksites
Maintain regulatory compliance and readiness, including applicable State and OSHA requirements, and develop metrics and reporting for leadership
Requirements
10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including significant leadership responsibility in R&D, industrial, or similarly complex technical environments
Strong technical knowledge across occupational safety and health, including machine safety, ergonomics, electrical safety, hazardous energy, material handling, contractor safety, and incident investigation
Experience supporting complex sites through rapid scale, construction and operational overlap, commissioning, process change, or transition to extended or 24/7 operations
Strong working knowledge of State of Ohio and OSHA requirements
Experience translating regulatory obligations into practical, scalable operating programs
Success influencing senior technical and operational leaders through partnership
Experience building EHS systems, programs, metrics, vendor support, and operating rhythms for an emerging or rapidly scaling organization
Strong judgment balancing operational speed, technical complexity, workforce needs, compliance, and risk
Clear, credible communication skills with executives, engineers, operators, contractors, employees, and external partners, including communication during high-pressure incidents
Ability to operate independently in ambiguity with technical depth, field orientation, pragmatism, and ownership
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and incident investigation. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives in complex technical environments while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
EHS Program Development
Incident Investigation
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Leadership in Safety Strategy
Hard Skills
Occupational Safety
Machine Safety
Ergonomics
Electrical Safety
Hazardous Energy Management
Material Handling
Contractor Safety
Root-Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
Safety Metrics Development
Soft Skills
Clear Communication
Influencing Leadership
Judgment in Risk Management
Field Leadership
Independence in Ambiguity
Industry Keywords
EHS Compliance
OSHA Requirements
State of Ohio Regulations
Construction Safety
24/7 Operations
R&D Operations
Operational Overlap
Vendor Support
Emergency Preparedness
Corrective-Action Systems
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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