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Manager of Environmental Health and Safety


Company : Gibraltar Industries


Location : Manhattan, KS


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Opportunity:The EHS Manager will lead all environmental, health, and safety initiatives for two facilities: Manhattan, KS; Taylorsville, MS. They will utilize existing procedures and their acquired knowledge to provide EHS technical support to both plants through coordination of EHS activities and programs. This role supports the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the environmental, health, and safety systems. As the EHS Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Corporate EHS team, Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering team members and focus on various projects and initiatives within these teams. This position will provide support for EHS specialists within the network. This position will report directly to the VP of Operations and will be based at the Manhattan, KS plant location.In addition, this role will:Champion all safety initiatives for both plants, promoting a positive and strong safety culture in everything we do.Manage all key safety metrics (leading and lagging) to ensure accuracy and key actions are supported for improvement.Partner will production leaders to conduct Job Hazard Analysis to mitigate potential hazards within the operations.Coordination and compliance with MAPS safety programs across all operational platforms and sites including the management of the Safety Manual.Provides direction to ensure programs and services complied with the highest environmental, health and safety standards.Promote MAPS reputation by delivering innovative solutions while upholding company, corporate, federal, and state regulations.What You'll Do:Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, this role is responsible for:Guide environmental, health, and safety activities at the Plant.Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the company.Coordinate with the plant manager and the production, maintenance, and engineering departments on facility deficiencies through site audits and inspections.Monitor site-specific EHS leading and lagging indicators.Ensure both plants are current on all relevant environmental, health, and safety documents in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.Lead environmental compliance efforts and monitor permit requirements.Assist with the new employee orientation process and ensure completion of EHS training for all employees.Identify training programs to meet plant needs, track training progress, and onboard plant employees with environmental responsibilities.Act as an EHS subject matter expert, responding to questions from plants and other stakeholders.Ensure that corporate EHS Applications are embedded in the operation and that these management practices drive the appropriate behavior.Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system and enable successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.Act as a mentor to other EHS specialists within the network.Use data to make recommendations on changes to training programs, SOPs, JSAs, and tools to prevent accidents and educate and protect employees.Coordinate with appropriate industry-related vendors and SMEs related to the EHS needs of the organization.Lead incident investigations, develop corrective actions, and communicate lessons learned in a timely, effective, and thorough manner.Utilizing the EHS Enterprise System (Velocity), record and analyze accident and incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective actions, emphasizing proactive intervention.Ensure the findings of accident investigations, safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments are brought to the attention of leadership and others who may be affected.Assist procurement in the management of onsite contractor safety.Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts with capital and engineering projects.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:Recruit, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.Oversee the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Who we're looking forAll your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view - creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.What we needBachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field10+ years of experience in environmental health in a manufacturing or distribution environment.5+ years of experience as a manager or leader over safety and safety teams.Experience with multiple site safety leadership is preferred.Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, policies, programs, PPE, environmental policies (EPA), safety engineering, accident/injury investigation procedures and operating rules, etc.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, willingness to ask, listen, and clarify prior to identifying solutions.Strong organizational and time management skills, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to strong computer skills.Organizational, planning, and documentation skills.Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills (a go-to leader for safety)What we offerHealth & WelfareMedical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependentsHealth care & dependent flexible spending plansFree Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage optionsEmployee assistance programs focused on mental healthFinancial WellbeingCompetitive compensationBonus opportunitiesGenerous 401(k) planFlexibility & Time OffPaid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.Community & Personal DevelopmentDonation matching and time off to volunteerEducational reimbursementIf you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.EEOCGibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.