Company Overview

C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.® has been making the finest handcrafted acoustic guitars since 1833. For the biggest names and the most revered musical legends. For the pioneers, the rebels, and the dreamers. For anyone who cares about music and loves making it. There's a passion that runs through this organization. From our employees to our loyal customers to our business partners across the globe. This passion fuels our ambition to make the very best tools designed to help every artist share their music with the world for generations to come. Nearly 200 years of making great music and unleashing the artist within. And we're ready for the next 200. Want to come with us?

Summary Description

The Sr. Manager, EHSS is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security programs across all facilities. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations-including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DHS requirements-and aligns EHSS initiatives with organizational strategy and operational excellence. The Sr. Manager serves as a key leader in driving a culture of safety, sustainability, compliance, and risk management throughout the organization.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain EHSS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee all required compliance reporting (e.g., OSHA 300/301 logs, EPA Tier II/ TRI reports, hazardous waste manifests, security compliance reports, sustainability disclosures).
Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Monitor new and emerging legislation/regulations and lead organizational readiness initiatives.
Conduct regular EHSS audits and inspections; develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Lead environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, air and water permitting, stormwater, and spill prevention.
Track and report environmental metrics; drive sustainability initiatives aligned with company ESG goals.
Partner with operations to reduce energy consumption, emissions, and waste streams.
Develop and implement programs to identify and mitigate workplace hazards (industrial hygiene, ergonomics, chemical safety, machine guarding, etc.).
Oversee safety training programs, including new hire orientation, annual refresher training, and specialized compliance training.
Lead incident investigation processes, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
Coordinate personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments, procurement, and compliance.
Chair or oversee the Safety Committee and ensure strong employee engagement in safety culture.
Develop and implement physical security programs, access control measures, and emergency response plans.
Lead crisis management, business continuity, and workplace violence prevention programs.
Partner with site leadership to conduct drills and preparedness exercises.
Actively participate in strategic planning processes to ensure EHSS considerations are embedded into business objectives.
Develop and manage EHSS budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for EHSS team members and site safety leaders.
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed EHSS into operational excellence, Lean/CI initiatives, and new project planning.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years of progressive EHSS experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DHS regulations.
Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance reporting and audit management.
Proven leadership experience building and sustaining safety-first cultures.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and EHSS management systems.

Core Competencies

Adaptability
Leadership & Influence
Decision Making
Strategic Planning & Execution
Communication
Continuous Improvement Mindset

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Sr. Manager, EHSS (Environmental, Health, Safety and Security)