Process Safety / EHS&S Leader - Manufacturing

Job Description

Petty Marsh is exclusively partnering with a large global manufacturer with 4,000+ team members.

This Process Safety / EHS&S Leader will oversee a high-hazard manufacturing site, leading a team of 3–4 direct reports supporting a workforce of 200+ employees in the Columbus region.

This leader plays a critical role in environmental and safety compliance, including air quality, water management, and waste programs, in collaboration with EHS&S team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Closely partnering with the Plant Director, this is an opportunity to serve as a global model at a flagship plant through process safety innovation — driving ownership of procedures, training programs, and operational safety standards while fostering a strong safety-first culture across the organization.

Location: South of Columbus, Ohio area (Must be within commuting distance or relocate)

Salary: $125,000 – $135,000 (based on experience) + annual target bonus plan

Site Requirements: Onsite (not remote or hybrid)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead as a visible, engaged “working manager” with an open-door leadership philosophy

• Develop and implement programs and processes that strengthen safety culture across all levels of operational risk

• Partner with the safety training coordinator to support programs such as fall protection, confined space, and other regulatory training initiatives

• Lead incident investigations including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and internal/external reporting

• Oversee environmental programs in partnership with the site environmental technician

• Ensure timely reporting, injury response, and follow-through on corrective actions

• Manage site permitting, waste management, emergency response planning, inspections, and regulatory compliance requirements

• Partner with HR and Operations on return-to-work processes and pre-employment evaluations

• Analyze safety and operational data to identify trends and communicate insights to leadership teams

• Maintain current knowledge of evolving safety regulations and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, safety, manufacturing, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience directly leading and developing team members

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing environments

• 5+ years of experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), EHS, - OR - manufacturing operations

• Advanced environmental compliance knowledge including air, water, and hazardous waste programs

• Advanced knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Plan (RMP) frameworks

• Data-driven decision-making and incident analysis capability

• Ability to travel 10–15% domestically (this % includes travel to annual global safety meeting)

• Ability to safely work onsite full-time with exposure to solvents, dust, waste, and loud noise

Relocation

Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Employer also participates in E-Verify.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.Company Description

At Petty Marsh, it's all about the people.

We partner with organizations seeking talented professionals to grow their teams. We’ve worked with companies and candidates across the country, helping them connect, advance, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Our approach is intentional and discreet. Many of the positions we partner on aren’t publicly posted, and we prioritize transparent, high-touch communication with both our clients and candidates for a seamless, engaging, and collaborative experience.

Full-time