MAU is hiring an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for our client in Sanford, NC. The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive workplace environmental, safety, and health programs. This role is integral to promoting a culture of compliance and safety across all plant locations, fostering a “Zero Harm” environment through strong relationships and proactive safety leadership. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package 401k Life insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Accidental loss Short term disability Long term disability Paid vacation Paid holidays Flexible spending account Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or a related field 10+ years of EHS experience 5+ years in a management or supervisory role OSHA Certification 10-hour or 30-hour Essential Functions Support implementing and continuously improving EH&S programs within U.S. yarn manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with facility operations teams and EH&S staff to develop and enforce action plans, processes, and procedures that mitigate EH&S risks and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, corporate EH&S guidelines, and improvement initiatives. Manage and evaluate assessments to identify hazards and minimize risks, including hazard identification, job safety analysis, risk assessments, pre-startup safety reviews, PPE requirements, machine guarding, and hazardous energy control. Develop, implement, and oversee training programs across all EH&S aspects, ensuring they meet compliance standards, effectively engage employees, and mitigate organizational risk. Coach leadership on essential skills, behaviors, and techniques to establish and maintain a safety culture. Lead or participate in internal audits, compliance assessments, and inspections to support EH&S programs for employees, contractors, and construction projects. Maintain EH&S documentation, records, and management tools in strict compliance with local and federal regulations. Conduct thorough root cause analyses following occupational injuries by applying methods such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, or Pareto Distribution to pinpoint Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) issues. Collaborate with plant management to implement system or process changes aimed at mitigating or eliminating these occupational risks. Provide professional leadership and EH&S expertise across multiple manufacturing locations to proactively address and resolve potential issues, deliver employee training, and conduct EH&S audits focused on identifying and reducing occupational risks.