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Elma Electronic Inc. is a global leader and industry innovator in advanced embedded computing solutions. Our products and integrated platforms are based on a set of modular building blocks such as, precision hardware components, rotary switches, and embedded computing boards.
Elma Electronic is looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen our EHS programs across our three U.S. operations.
Based on site in Lawrenceville, GA, this position will serve as our EHS leader supporting approximately 300 employees across our Lawrenceville, GA; Fremont, CA; and Horsham, PA facilities. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being out on the manufacturing floor, partnering with employees and leaders, identifying risks, and building a proactive safety culture.
What You Will Do
- Lead and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety programs across our U.S. locations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition, injury prevention, near-miss reporting, and employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local EHS requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), ergonomic evaluations, and EHS audits.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Manage key safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, PPE, machine guarding, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, hearing conservation, emergency response, and contractor safety.
- Manage OSHA recordkeeping and environmental/hazardous waste compliance.
- Develop and deliver EHS training and support site safety committees.
- Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Human Resources, and site leadership.
- Develop EHS metrics and trend reporting to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, OSHA recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and employee safety training.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable EHS regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20% to our Fremont, CA and Horsham, PA facilities.
- Multi-site EHS experience preferred.
- OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
- CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, CHST, or CIH certification is a plus.
- RCRA, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, or ergonomic assessment training is also a plus.
If you're an EHS professional who enjoys being close to the operation, building relationships with employees, and making safety part of how the business operates every day, we would love to hear from you.
Elma Electronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Elma Electronic Inc. is a global leader and industry innovator in advanced embedded computing solutions. Our products and integrated platforms are based on a set of modular building blocks such as, precision hardware components, rotary switches, and embedded computing boards.
Elma Electronic is looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen our EHS programs across our three U.S. operations.
Based on site in Lawrenceville, GA, this position will serve as our EHS leader supporting approximately 300 employees across our Lawrenceville, GA; Fremont, CA; and Horsham, PA facilities. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being out on the manufacturing floor, partnering with employees and leaders, identifying risks, and building a proactive safety culture.
What You Will Do
- Lead and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety programs across our U.S. locations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition, injury prevention, near-miss reporting, and employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local EHS requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), ergonomic evaluations, and EHS audits.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Manage key safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, PPE, machine guarding, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, hearing conservation, emergency response, and contractor safety.
- Manage OSHA recordkeeping and environmental/hazardous waste compliance.
- Develop and deliver EHS training and support site safety committees.
- Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Human Resources, and site leadership.
- Develop EHS metrics and trend reporting to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, OSHA recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and employee safety training.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable EHS regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20% to our Fremont, CA and Horsham, PA facilities.
- Multi-site EHS experience preferred.
- OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
- CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, CHST, or CIH certification is a plus.
- RCRA, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, or ergonomic assessment training is also a plus.
If you're an EHS professional who enjoys being close to the operation, building relationships with employees, and making safety part of how the business operates every day, we would love to hear from you.
Elma Electronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environment health safety lead jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, environmental science, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification such as CIH or CHMM
- Demonstrated experience managing OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory compliance programs
- Proficiency conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs for frontline and supervisory staff
- Familiarity with environmental permit compliance including air, water, and waste regulations
Tips for Your Environment Health Safety Lead Job Search
Align your resume to OSHA standards
EHS leads are hired on regulatory fluency. List the specific OSHA standards you've enforced, such as 29 CFR 1910 or 1926, alongside incident rate reductions you owned. Generic safety language won't distinguish you from candidates with purely administrative backgrounds.
List your certifications above your summary
Credentials like CSP, CIH, CHMM, or NEBOSH are hard filters in many ATS screens for EHS lead roles. Place them in a dedicated line near the top of your resume so they aren't buried and missed before a recruiter reaches your work history.
Target openings by industry SIC code focus
EHS lead roles in construction carry different regulatory demands than those in chemical manufacturing or healthcare. Filter your search by industry vertical and read the job description for the dominant regulatory framework so your cover letter names the right standards upfront.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environment health safety lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for EHS lead positions consistently ask how you've handled a near-miss investigation, a failed audit finding, or a contractor safety violation. Prepare two or three concrete examples with specific corrective actions and measurable outcomes before your first interview.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
EHS lead roles vary widely in budget authority, headcount, and site count. Before discussing compensation, clarify whether you'll own one site or multiple, and whether you'll have direct reports. Scope determines your leverage and your long-term career trajectory at that employer.
Environment Health Safety Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environment health safety leads?
AECOM, Allan Myers, and ABB are hiring the most environment health safety leads right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large industrial, construction, and energy employers with complex regulatory obligations.
How many environment health safety lead jobs are remote?
About 39% of environment health safety lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though most EHS lead roles require regular on-site presence given their field-inspection and training responsibilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are corporate EHS policy, compliance program management, and third-party audit coordination.
How do you become a environment health safety lead?
Start with a bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. Build field experience in a specialist or coordinator role where you own OSHA recordkeeping, conduct inspections, and lead incident investigations. Earning the CSP credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, demonstrate that you can manage programs across a site or business unit to move into a lead position.
How do you get hired as an environment health safety lead with little experience?
Focus on roles titled EHS specialist or coordinator first and treat them as stepping stones. Pursue your Associate Safety Professional credential early since it signals seriousness before you qualify for the CSP. Volunteer for incident investigation teams and safety committee leadership at your current employer to build documented program ownership, which is what hiring managers look for when screening candidates for a lead-level role.
What does the environment health safety lead interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your regulatory background and certification status, followed by one or two rounds that include behavioral and scenario-based questions about investigations, audits, and culture-change initiatives. A panel interview with operations or plant management is common because EHS leads work cross-functionally. Some employers ask candidates to review a mock audit finding or incident report and walk through their response.
Where can I find and apply to environment health safety lead jobs?
You can find and apply to environment health safety lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and certification level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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