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EHS Manager

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Mocksville
Jan 07, 2026
EHS Manager BH Job ID: 3573 SF Job Req ID: 16553 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title : Environmental Health & Safety Manager Location : Mocksville, NC (Onsite) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is a key plant leadership role within the Ingersoll Rand family, partnering closely with operational teams to lead site-wide EHS programs and ensure compliance with company standards and all local, state, and federal regulations. This role oversees EHS activities, policies, training, and prevention efforts that protect people, processes, and the environment. Beyond compliance, the EHS Manager drives a zero-incident safety culture-working directly with hourly teams and plant leaders to influence behavior, build ownership, and embed safety into daily operations across waste management, contractor safety, audits, and emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience-preferably in heavy equipment-with electrical safety knowledge considered a plus. Using collaboration, influence, and data-driven insight to drive measurable impact on safety and culture, this is the ideal role for an EHS professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Culture & Relationship Leadership Build positive, collaborative relationships at all levels of the site to foster a zero-incident safety culture and achieve EHS goals and objectives. Coach and mentor supervisors and employees on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management, including establishing and leading a safety committee. Policy & Program Implementation Implement EHS policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking processes in compliance with Ingersoll Rand requirements and local, state, and federal regulations. Build and manage contractor management and visitor safety/security programs. Establish and maintain facility-specific management plans for hazardous and non-hazardous materials; audit treatment, storage, disposal, and recycling facilities. Manage the safety data sheet (SDS) and new chemical request processes. Incident Management & Risk Control Lead incident and near-miss reporting; perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions and prevent recurrence. Evaluate non-standard tasks to identify risks and recommend corrective actions. Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for potential areas of concern. Oversee the workers' compensation program, including managing transitional/accommodated duty and return-to-work programs. Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Enter, track, and analyze EHS data using established tools and processes to ensure accuracy. Deliver timely reports on incidents, audits, environmental metrics, risk assessments, and EHS action items. Lead and coordinate continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance. Emergency Preparedness Oversee the facility emergency response team, ensuring appropriate training in emergency response, spill response, disaster preparedness, and crisis management. Ensure drills, equipment readiness, and clear communication of responsibilities to personnel. Requirements: Bachelor 's degree in related discipline to EHS 3+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety management in an industrial and service environment. 3+ years of experience as an effective leader, motivator and coach. Core Competencies: We're seeking a candidate who demonstrates strong capabilities in the following areas: *Project Management* - Review and approve project plans, oversees project execution, balances projects between short and long-term focus, secures alignment with cross-functional partners. Problem Solving -Identifies/anticipates potential problems, supports and leads root- cause analysis, evaluates robustness of corrective action plan and oversees plan implementation. Relationship Management - Creates collaborative environment with cross-functional partners, assures regular/appropriate two-way communication flow, builds & maintains relationship with employees, peers and suppliers. Data/System/Process Management - Effectively utilizes software systems (ie. Microsoft suite, Gensuite, etc.) to enter data, create reports, create presentations or training resources, analyze trends and implement process improvements. Effective Communicator - Uses positive, clear and understandable verbal and written communications to engage, motivate and influence at all levels of the organization. Is able to take a complex technical subject and translate it effectively for non-technical audiences. Preferences: Advanced Degree Degree concentration: Environmental Science, Engineering , Occupational Safety, Life Safety, or Industrial Hygiene One or more safety-related professional certifications desired such as CIH or CSP. Lean manufacturing experience Heavy equipment manufacturing environment Electrical safety knowledge Travel & Work Arrangements This role is based onsite at our Mocksville, NC manufacturing facility. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. APPLY NOW