Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Reports to: Sr Director QHS&E   

Position Summary

The EHS manager will be responsible for developing and implementing health and safety programs across the four subsidiaries of PBI Gordon Companies. The successful candidate will have a proactive mindset and focus on creating a strong safety culture, measured through Safety KPIs. This role has six direct reports and partners closely with leaders and employees across the business to create a safe, compliant, and positive work environment. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k) 
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity 
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance 
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave 
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership  
  • Provide strategic EHS leadership to support the four business subsidiaries.  
  • Lead the development and implementation of EHS plans to ensure consistent execution of enterprise-wide safety initiatives and strategic objectives.  
  • Drive continuous improvement of proactive safety culture initiatives that promote employee engagement and operational ownership.  
  • Ensure standardized EHS calendars, audits, inspections, and compliance activities are executed consistently across subsidiaries.  
  • Support site incident reviews and ensure thorough investigations identify systemic causes and sustainable corrective actions.  
  • Develop systems to improve EHS leading indicator performance, corrective action closure, and leadership accountability.  
  • Monitor EHS leading indicators to identify emerging trends and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.  
• Team Effectiveness & Engagement  
  • Lead regular team meetings that encourage preparation, participation, problem solving, and shared ownership of safety objectives.  
  • Establish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for the EHS Team in line with PBI Gordon Companies strategy and objectives.  
  • Coach, mentor, and develop EHS Team to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capability, and business partnership skills.  
  • Fosters an environment where team members actively share knowledge, best practices, lessons learned and solutions across sites.  
  • Drives a culture of proactive risk identification by empowering team members to challenge the status quo, report concerns, and propose solutions.  
  • Partner with Sr. Director QHSE to build succession and capability plans to ensure long-term organizational strength and continuity within the safety function.   
• Partnership, Preparation & Communication  
  • Partner with Plant Managers and Operations Leadership to ensure ownership and accountability for EHS performance.  
  • Coach plant leadership teams to build strong safety leadership behaviors and accountability.  
  • Build strong partnerships across operations, quality, human resources, and leadership teams to align safety initiatives with business objectives  
  • Lead the Safety capital program in partnership with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to implement sustainable risk reduction and engineered safety improvements.  
  • Maintain a strong presence through routine site visits, coaching, observations, and leadership engagement.  
  • Support implementation of standardized onboarding, contractor orientation, and recurring regulatory training programs.  
  • Promote the sharing of best practices and operational learning across all assigned facilities.  

Required Qualifications

• Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.  
• Experience: 
  • Minimum of 7-10 years progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, utilities, or industrial operations. 
  •  Demonstrated experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities. Experience in GMP environment or facility, preferred. 
• Skills & Abilities: 
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable regulatory requirements. 
  • Proven experience leading incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies. 
  • Demonstrated ability to influence leaders without direct authority. 
  • Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills. 
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills. 
  • Ability to travel 25% to four subsidiaries in USA and Ireland. 
  • Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, or similar). 

Work Environment & Culture 

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about EHS leadership, building a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement across multiple facilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join an employee-owned organization committed to creating a safe, compliant, and positive work environment.

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the E-Verify Website.