Richards Manufacturing Irvington, NJ Senior EHS Site Manager (TE-SR. MGR. EHS 4-1M)
Richards Manufacturing Company is a producer of electrical and gas distribution equipment for utility and commercial/industrial markets. For over 70 years Richards has served the industry with quality, dependability, and outstanding customer service. With humble beginnings as a family owned and operated business—originally entering the market as a producer of a single style of underground connector—Richards has evolved to offer a wide selection of products across several product lines. Our offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Irvington, NJ—approximately 14 miles west of New York City.
The Senior EHS Site Manager will lead the development and execution of Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) strategies to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction across the site. This leadership role oversees a team of EHS professionals and serves as the technical expert for all EHS&S matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a safe and sustainable work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. This high-visibility role offers immediate impact and strong potential for career advancement within the organization.
Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing (Irvington, NJ)
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the EHS&S team to meet performance goals related to injury prevention, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
Provide day-to-day direction, performance evaluations, and career development for EHS direct reports.
Cultivate a proactive, compliance-driven EHS culture through strong leadership engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and employee participation.
Oversee EHS&S reporting, including regulatory permits, internal metrics, and corporate communications. Prepare reports for local, global, and external stakeholders.
Ensure the site’s EHS&S programs meet all applicable regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
Lead on-site EHS&S initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results.
Manage and maintain all site EHS permits, licenses, and certifications.
Oversee the event reporting and investigation process in alignment with company standards, including root cause analysis and preventive measures.
Fully implement the Serious Injury & Fatality Prevention (SIFP) program, focusing on precursor recognition and mitigation.
Develop and manage the site’s EHS&S budget with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and strategic investment.
Represent the company during audits and site visits from regulatory bodies, customers, and third-party assessors.
Monitor and drive improvement through leading indicators such as unsafe conditions, near misses, and behavioral observations.
Implement and manage an EHS Management of Change (MOC) program.
Conduct formal audits of site operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA, TSCA, SARA) and local/state laws.
Ensure compliance with occupational safety standards, including OSHA, NJDOL, LOTO, confined space entry, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness.
Stay informed of evolving EHS regulatory landscapes to maintain proactive compliance.
Align site EHS programs with enterprise and business unit strategic goals.
Provide regular updates to the Plant Leader, EHS&S Director, and enterprise leaders on compliance status, corrective actions, audit findings, and associated costs.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field required.
15+ years of EHS experience in a heavy manufacturing environment with significant regulatory oversight.
CSP, CIH, CHMM certifications strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Experience with EHS excellence frameworks (e.g., VPP, ISO 45001/14001) highly desirable.
Deep expertise in hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air compliance, SPCC planning, EPCRA reporting, and emergency response.
Strong technical knowledge across multiple safety programs, including LOTO, machine safety, compressed gases, and industrial hygiene.
Demonstrated success in achieving Scope 1, 2, and 3 sustainability goals.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; capable of influencing across all levels of the organization.
Proven experience in managing and developing direct reports.
Ability to navigate competing priorities, make data-driven decisions, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database applications, and EHS management systems.
Experience leading the implementation of a formal EHS management system within a manufacturing setting.
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