Manager, Safety and Reliability

Position Overview

We are seeking an EHS Compliance Corporate Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety compliance programs across all company locations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining environmental and safety management systems, overseeing audit and corrective action programs, and providing leadership with clear visibility into compliance performance and risk.

The ideal candidate combines regulatory expertise, auditing experience, and strong program management skills to drive continuous compliance improvement across operational, manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments. This position reports to the EHS Compliance Corporate Director and partners closely with site leaders, operations, legal, facilities, quality, human resources, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide EHS compliance programs, policies, procedures, and standards

Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements across all locations

Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and maintain compliance requirement registers and action plans

Conduct and oversee internal audits, compliance assessments, and site inspections

Manage audit findings, corrective actions, preventive actions, and closure verification activities

Administer environmental permits, registrations, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings

Ensure compliance with requirements related to air emissions, water management, waste management, hazardous materials, and chemical inventories

Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, inspectors, auditors, and external compliance agencies

Coordinate responses to inspections, audit findings, notices, and regulatory inquiries

Establish standards for incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Track and analyze EHS performance metrics, compliance trends, leading indicators, and lagging indicators

Develop and deliver EHS compliance training programs and provide guidance to site EHS personnel

Support compliance activities associated with new sites, facility expansions, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives

Manage contractor, vendor, consultant, and third-party EHS compliance requirements

Prepare executive dashboards, compliance reports, audit summaries, and risk assessments for senior leadership

Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS compliance requirements into daily operations and business processes

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline

Master's degree in a related field preferred

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of progressive environmental, health, and safety compliance experience

Minimum 2 years leading compliance programs, audits, or regulatory initiatives across multiple locations

Experience managing environmental permits, regulatory reporting, inspections, and compliance programs

Experience conducting audits, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action management

Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, engineering, technology, or highly regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification

Experience supporting multi-site or international compliance programs

Experience working with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors

Experience implementing environmental and safety management systems

Experience supporting high-growth organizations and operational expansion initiatives

Soft Skills:

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership

High attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy

Strong organizational and project management capabilities

Sound judgment and professionalism during inspections, audits, and incident investigations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional partnership skills

Technology Stack:

Intelex

VelocityEHS

Enablon

Cority

Regulatory compliance management platforms

Chemical management systems

Regulatory content management tools

Enhesa

3E

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Power BI

Tableau

EHS reporting and audit management systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods

Ability to review regulatory documentation, audit reports, permits, compliance records, and technical reports

Ability to travel up to approximately 25% to support domestic and international site visits, audits, inspections, and compliance activities

Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during facility inspections and site assessments

Ability to climb stairs and access operational, industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing environments as required

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective footwear

Benefits & Perks

At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays

Career Growth and Development Opportunities

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.