EHS Manager – Metro Albuquerque, NM

Our client, a market-leading manufacturer of large, highly engineered products, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a highly visible, full-time, direct-hire opportunity near Albuquerque, NM.

This is a substantial manufacturing operation with a strong production backlog and long-term demand. The EHS Manager will lead plant-wide safety and environmental programs, mentor two EHS professionals, and play an important role in strengthening the facility's safety culture.

The hiring manager is engaged, the opening is urgent, and the company is ready to hire!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve plant-wide EHS programs, emphasizing employee engagement, injury prevention, and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and implement practical safety policies, procedures, training, and management systems.

• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Oversee environmental compliance, including air, water, stormwater, waste management, and permitting.

• Mentor and develop two EHS team members while partnering closely with plant leadership and frontline employees.

• Conduct safety audits, assess workplace risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Influence safety behaviors throughout the organization, building a culture where employees take ownership of their own safety and that of their coworkers.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive EHS or safety leadership experience.

• Manufacturing experience is preferred, but strong candidates from industrial services, construction, energy, utilities, mining, and other safety-intensive environments will be considered.

• Demonstrated success developing or significantly improving safety programs and systems.

• Strong OSHA knowledge and practical experience with incident investigation, risk assessment, and employee training.

• Environmental compliance experience is beneficial, but a strong safety leader who can develop additional environmental expertise will be considered.

• ASP, CSP, or similar safety certifications are desirable.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the confidence to influence employees and leadership at every level.

Above all, we're looking for a hands-on safety leader who understands that lasting safety improvement requires more than policies and procedures. It requires earning trust, engaging employees, influencing behaviors, and ultimately reaching the hearts and minds of the people you support.

This is a five-day-per-week onsite opportunity in the metro Albuquerque area. Relocation assistance is available.