EHS Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Gastonia, North Carolina, USA; on-site work supporting production areas.

Company

Sika develops and manufactures specialty chemical systems and products for construction, transportation, automotive, marine, and renewable energy industries.

What you will do

• Develop, administer, and continuously improve the environmental, health, and safety program.
• Lead hazard identification, JHA/JSA reviews, daily Lean Safety Gemba activities, and safety training.
• Investigate near misses, injuries, and accidents; communicate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety programs.
• Manage EHS software, injury and illness tracking, Management of Change, and regulatory reporting.
• Support workers’ compensation processes, contractor safety, return-to-work programs, and leadership safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, or 5–10 years of experience in occupational safety, environmental, or related roles.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, environmental, occupational safety, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience leading safety events and improving safety across manufacturing floors, offices, and leadership teams.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Automotive or similar manufacturing experience is preferred; OSHA 30 General Industry and related certifications are preferred but not required.

Culture & Benefits

• $5,000 signing bonus.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time, and paid parental leave.
• Education assistance, professional development opportunities, wellness reimbursements, and an employee referral program.
• Culture focused on safety, open communication, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and employee development.