Environmental Health & Safety Manager
JOB SUMMARYHow Will You Make an Impact?
As an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager supporting a new
our Prince George, VA facility, you will play a critical leadership role in building a safe, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing environment from the ground up. You will lead the development of EHS programs, systems, and team structure for a facility producing large, complex, heavy equipment (50+ tons, shipping-container scale). Your leadership will ensure regulatory compliance, protect employees, and drive a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across the site.
Location:On‑site at our Prince George, VA facility.
What Will You Do?Site Startup & Operational Leadership- Support new factory startup activities including building EHS programs, staffing, and operational processes
- Develop and implement EHS systems, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Help define safe work practices and procedures for large-scale manufacturing, including high-power electrical assemblies, panel wiring, and heavy equipment handling
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safe facility design, equipment installation, and process flow
Recruitment & Retention
- Recruit, interview, and hire EHS team members
- Partner with recruiters to define hiring criteria and candidate profiles
- Monitor turnover, identify root causes, and implement retention improvements
Employee & Team Development
- Identify team strengths and development opportunities
- Develop and validate training programs (Environmental, Safety, Emergency Response, Business Continuity)
- Coach and mentor team members to deliver EHS excellence
- Establish and maintain succession planning for the EHS function
Performance Management
- Establish measurable KPIs aligned to safety, compliance, and operational goals
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback based on stakeholder input
- Conduct timely performance evaluations and development planning
- Drive continuous improvement across team performance and EHS outcomes
- Lead effectively during high-pressure or crisis situations
- Ensure fair and consistent recognition and reward practices
- Facilitate regular communication across the EHS team and site leadership
- Clearly communicate safety expectations and regulatory requirements
- Encourage open feedback and team engagement
- Adapt communication style to different audiences and organizational levels
- Influence the organization to adopt strong EHS practices through effective messaging and tools
- Align EHS strategy with overall site and campus objectives
- Develop and execute EHS strategies that support operational and business goals
- Provide regular updates to site leadership on EHS performance and initiatives
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost through process improvements and system efficiencies
- Monitor and analyze EHS-related costs (e.g., workers’ compensation, PPE usage)
- Provide cost insights and recommendations to leadership
- Contribute to departmental forecasting and planning
- Support leadership with trend analysis and performance insights
- Develop and implement EHS programs aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, metrics tracking, and trend reporting
- Evaluate and improve data collection and reporting methods
- Ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient, standardized, and non-redundant
- Lead risk assessments, industrial hygiene programs, and hazard mitigation strategies
- Oversee safety requirements for electrical systems, including NFPA 70E compliance
- Chair the Safety Committee and drive site-wide safety initiatives
- Manage large-scale EHS projects from concept to execution
- Share best practices across sites to support organizational excellence
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and security policies
- Safeguard sensitive and confidential information
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting factory startup or large-scale operations highly preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered
- Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and systems
- In-depth understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E
- Experience in large-scale or heavy manufacturing environments (cranes, hoists, lifting systems)
- Understanding of industrial hygiene principles and exposure risk management
- Proven ability to lead change management and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex environments
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to interpret technical, regulatory, and operational documentation
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities