Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Manassas, VA
Please send your resume to HR@shibuyahoppmann.com
Shibuya Hoppmann has an immediate opening in our Manassas, VA (with support for Lynchburg, VA; Indianapolis, IN; and Tipp City, OH) office for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Position Summary
The EHS Manager will lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a manufacturing operation specializing in automation and packaging machinery. This role supports a primary facility in Lynchburg, VA and provides oversight for other offices.
The position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, advancing machine and electrical safety programs, minimizing risk and fostering a proactive safety culture in a hands-on, engineering-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state/local regulations
- Lead site audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
- Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Machine & Electrical Safety (Critical Focus)
- Develop and enforce machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety programs
- Partner with engineering and maintenance teams on safe equipment design and modifications
- Support risk assessments for new equipment, automation systems, and installations
Multi-Site EHS Leadership
- Provide EHS oversight and program alignment for Lynchburg and other locations
- Standardize policies, procedures, and safety metrics across offices
- Travel periodically to support training, audits, and implementation
Environmental & Sustainability
- Manage environmental compliance (waste handling, air emissions, stormwater, etc.)
- Maintain permits and required reporting
- Support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency
- Oversee chemical safety, hazardous material handling, waste management, and emergency response programs
Training & Culture
- Develop and deliver safety training (LOTO, machine safety, electrical awareness, PPE)
- Partner with plant leadership to drive accountability and engagement
- Promote a culture of safety integrated with engineering and production priorities
Continuous Improvement
- Track and report KPIs (TRIR, near misses, corrective actions)
- Lead initiatives to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance
- Support implementation of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (if applicable)
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Experience with machine safety, LOTO, and industrial equipment
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Preferred
- Experience in automation, machinery, or equipment manufacturing
- Multi-site EHS responsibility
- CSP, CIH, or similar certification
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E)
- ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Key Skills
- Ability to influence engineers, technicians, and production teams
- Hands-on, practical problem-solving approach
- Strong communication and training skills
- Ability to balance safety with operational demands
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000 (based on relevant experience and qualifications)
- Full benefits package
Why Join Us?
Join a growing automation and packaging machinery company where you can take ownership of EHS across multiple sites, work closely with engineering teams, and play a key role in building safe, efficient, and innovative operations.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off (starting at 13 days of PTO in the first year of employment), and 8 paid holidays.
All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).
Full Time Employee Benefits
Full time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays. All new hires are subject to a pre-employment background check, credit check, and a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screening).
Send Cover Letter & Resume
E-mail: hr@ShibuyaHoppmann.com (Preferred)
Mail to:
Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation
Attn: Human Resources Manager
7849 Coppermine Drive Manassas, Virginia 20109