🌟 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader – Manufacturing & Repair Facility (Immediate Backfill)

📍 Richmond, VA

🗓️ Start Date: ASAP – Urgent Backfill Need

📆 Contract Duration: 6 Months

🕐 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5x8s (40 hours/week)

🏠 Local candidates preferred (no per diem)

About the Opportunity

We are actively seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader to step in immediately and support a critical backfill at a high-performing manufacturing and repair facility. This is a time-sensitive need, and we’re looking for someone who can quickly integrate, take ownership, and maintain continuity in site safety leadership.

If you’re a hands-on EHS professional who thrives in fast-paced, industrial environments and can hit the ground running, this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while reinforcing a strong safety-first culture.

What You’ll Do

Ensure full compliance with all Federal, State, and Local EHS regulations
Step in seamlessly to maintain and strengthen existing safety programs during this backfill period
Lead site-level safety strategy, driving improvements in culture and performance
Manage and enhance key programs such as OSHA compliance, LOTO, hazard identification, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness
Conduct audits, deliver training, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting
Drive proactive safety initiatives — concern reporting, near-miss tracking, and corrective action follow-ups
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure timely corrective actions
Develop and maintain a risk “heat map” to identify high-risk areas and drive focused improvements
Serve as the on-site EHS leader — actively engaging with all levels of staff on the production floor

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field
5–7 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or repair facility
Proven ability to step into active operations and provide immediate safety leadership
Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and other safety management systems
Experience working with OSHA, DEQ, and other regulatory agencies
Strong communication and leadership skills — comfortable engaging everyone from shop floor to senior leadership
Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

Must be comfortable working in an active industrial/manufacturing environment
Ability and willingness to lift, move, or support handling of heavy machinery parts as needed for safety inspections, incident reviews, and operational support
Capable of being on your feet for extended periods and navigating shop floor conditions
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)
Onsite position only – remote work not available

Why This Role Stands Out

✅ Immediate opportunity to step into a critical leadership role

✅ Maintain and elevate EHS performance during a key transition period

✅ Hands-on, high-impact role within a major industrial facility

✅ Be a visible leader driving real-time safety improvements

Ready to Step In and Lead?

If you’re ready to jump into a high-impact role and provide immediate safety leadership, we’d love to connect. Apply today to be considered for this urgent opportunity.

Spencer Ogden

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