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Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Groveport

kdc/one Groveport, 4400 South Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Qubec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Kdc/One Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Groveport, Ohio Beauty & Personal Care Manufacturing

WE are looking for an experienced EHS Manager who will lead in developing, implementing, and maintaining all environmental, health, safety, and security programs, ensuring our site is compliant, prepared, and always putting safety first.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Design and manage allEHS programs, policies, and proceduresin line with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Deliver and coordinatetrainingacross all shifts and roles by building a safety-first mindset.
• Maintain aposition-specific EHS training curriculumand collaborate with the training coordinator on updates.
• Conductsite inspections and audits, identify risks, and lead corrective action planning.
• Performhazard assessmentsand implement risk-level audits for every position.
• Lead theEHS Committeeand Emergency Response Team (ERT); provide training and drive engagement.
• Develop and manageincident reporting procedures, lead investigations, and implement preventative measures.
• Coordinate withexternal partners(contractors, temp agencies) to ensure proper onboarding and safety training.
• Overseesite security efforts, including partnerships with external agencies and enforcement of policies.
• Serve as theHAZMAT and DOT compliance specialist, audit and improve program effectiveness.
• Track and reportkey safety metrics, share insights with leadership, and align strategies across local sites.
• Launch and managesafety incentive programsto promote awareness and reward results.
• Manage thesafety budget, expenses, and approve related invoices.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team by setting performance expectations and delivering feedback.
• Complete performance reviews, SOPs, Work Instructions, and regulatory reports (OSHA, BWC, etc.).
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive safety and employee information.
• Support off-shifts and respond to workplace demands as needed.

What We Need from You:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field (required).
• Minimum of7 yearsleading safety in a manufacturing environment (beauty, pharma, or food preferred).
• 13 yearsof management experience.
• MSP, ASP, or CSP certificationstrongly preferred.
• Knowledge ofMicrosoft Office, FDA GMPs, OSHA Safety Requirements, HAZMAT, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Skilled in problem-solving, coaching, training, and building a safety culture.
• Able tolead teams, manage competing priorities, communicate across all levels, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable presenting to groups, writing SOPs, and working independently or collaboratively.
• Willing to wear PPE, work overtime/weekends, and be on call for emergencies.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with regular time spent on the production floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• A mix of sitting, walking, standing, and light physical activity.
• Exposure to motorized equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Climate-controlled environment with moderate to loud noise levels depending on location.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Groveport, 4400 South Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio, United States of America