Environmental Health & Safety Leader

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.

Pioneer Metal Finishing is seeking a dedicated and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader to drive a culture of safety and environmental compliance across our operations. This role partners closely with the Corporate Safety & Environmental Leader to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace for employees, visitors, and contractors.

The EHS Leader will play a key role in implementing safety programs, leading training initiatives, overseeing environmental compliance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the facility.

- Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture across all levels of the organization

- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations at the federal, state, and local levels

- Develop, implement, and deliver EHS policies, procedures, and training programs

- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions as needed

- Lead incident investigations and partner with HR on workers' compensation, return-to-work, and modified duty programs

- Monitor workplace hazards (physical, chemical, and biological) and implement mitigation strategies

- Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and support audits and inspections

- Coordinate emergency response programs and safety initiatives 

- Lead and support monthly safety and environmental meetings

- Maintain SDS documentation in accordance with GHS standards

- Support safety KPI tracking and continuous improvement efforts

- Oversee the pollution control team, including training, perfornance management, and operational effectiveness

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

- Minimum of three (3) years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting

- Industrial wastewater experience strongly preferred

- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements

- Excellent organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills

- Strong communication skills with teh ability to train and influence employees at all levels

- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to build collaborative relationships

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities 

- Ability to handle confidential and sensative information with discretion