EH&S Manager Job

Primary location:Johnstown,Ohio
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

EH&S Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager is responsible for providing technical guidance related to Environmental, Health, and Safety across the facility. This role leads the development and implementation of the plant's safety management systems, including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning, compliance auditing, and regulatory reporting.

The EHS Manager also supports continuous improvement initiatives, identifies cost reduction opportunities, and serves as the safety subject matter expert (SME) for capital project design, management, and execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with manufacturing leaders to maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working conditions.
• Train and educate employees on required safety procedures including PPE, LOTO, ergonomics, and hazardous materials handling.
• Participate as a key member of plant operations to help resolve issues that impact safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Provide proactive technical guidance related to environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Lead and support incident and accident investigations, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage the facility's hazardous and residual waste programs.
• Identify and implement improvements to environmental and safety systems, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Lead hazard identification efforts and facilitate risk assessments across plant operations.
• Develop mitigation plans for process safety risks and manage projects to implement those plans.
• Ensure all required process safety documentation for identified hazards is maintained.
• Identify safety training needs and deliver training using internal resources or external consultants.
• Support and safely execute capital projects while meeting cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
• Share technical knowledge across the organization to strengthen overall EHS awareness and performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an on-call EHS contact when necessary.

EH&S Compliance Responsibilities

Ensure compliance in coordination with operations leadership and regulatory agencies across areas including:

Air

• Inspections
• Regulatory reporting
• Permitting

Waste

• Residual waste inspections, compliance, and reporting
• Hazardous waste compliance and reporting

Health

• Noise monitoring
• Dust monitoring
• Chemical exposure monitoring

Safety

• Risk assessment and reduction
• Incident investigation
• Safety coaching and employee engagement
• Area and line safety audits
• Safety leadership initiatives
• Training programs and recognition initiatives

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong ability to integrate EHS practices into daily manufacturing operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ability to lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to drive long-term improvements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and influence employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing compliance documentation and reporting.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational safety.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience conducting incident investigations including root cause analysis and 5-Why methodology.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse manufacturing environment.
• Experience partnering with production teams to support compliance and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping practices with the ability to leverage technology to improve processes and accuracy.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience supporting EHS programs in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience managing process safety programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Strong project management and facilitation skills.
• Experience supporting or leading capital projects with safety oversight.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, GSP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge and coach employees to strengthen safety culture.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of safety management experience in manufacturing.
• Project management experience preferred.

Travel

Minimal travel required (less than 5%).

Why should you join Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Johnstown OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc.,a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a majormetropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries,is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!