Description

EHS Manager - Pascagoula, MS

Build a Safer, Stronger Future with Bird Johnson & Fairbanks Morse Defense

For more than 90 years, Bird Johnson has been a trusted leader in advanced marine propulsion technology. Today, as part of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a major defense contractor supporting the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and global defense partners-Bird Johnson continues to expand its legacy of engineering excellence, product reliability, and mission-critical performance.

Working here means being part of an organization with deep roots, a strong vision, and a purpose-driven mission. You are supporting products and systems that help safeguard those who protect our seas. It is work you can be proud of.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Bird Johnson and Fairbanks Morse Defense are committed to delivering exceptional value to the people who power our success. We offer:

• Company Performance Based Annual Bonus recognizing your contribution to safety, quality, and operational reliability
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Package including medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and additional family support programs
• Robust 401(k) with Company Match and Additional Contribution to help build long-term financial security
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Meaningful Career Development Opportunities across a growing defense organization
• Purpose-Driven Work where your expertise supports critical defense missions around the world

You will join a culture built on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, key elements that drive our long-standing success.

Position Summary

The EHS Manager oversees all environmental, health, and safety programs for the Pascagoula, MS facility, ensuring full regulatory compliance and a safe, high-performing work environment. This role includes developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, leading incident investigations, delivering employee training, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

A successful EHS Manager will champion a LEAN, safety-driven culture through leadership alignment, employee engagement, continuous improvement, and accountability to key EHS metrics. This position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving processes, and sustaining a strong team-owned safety culture.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety, health, and environmental compliance including permitting, inspections, workers' compensation, and incident investigations with root cause analysis
• Develop, implement, and support the delivery of safety training and communication materials
• Analyze safety trends and influence positive safety behaviors across the facility
• Manage EHS-related projects, initiatives, and external consultants
• Mentor and develop EHS champions throughout the organization
• Collaborate with facility and maintenance leadership to execute safety action plans and improvement projects
• Conduct Job Hazard Assessments, Job Safety Analysis, and hazard mapping
• Reinforce environmental, health, and safety best practices across all departments
• Compile, analyze, and present EHS statistics and trends and ensure timely progress toward KPI goals
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action processes, and participate in escalated injury and incident reviews
• Research, recommend, and support engineered safety solutions to prevent future incidents
• Manage all environmental programs including permitting, air compliance, spill prevention, pollution prevention, hazardous waste, audits, and environmental training
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations and industry best practices
• Communicate emerging safety and environmental issues and corporate responsibility expectations across all levels
• Rigging and Crane Safety Oversight: Implement lifting safety protocols, manage inspection programs, and ensure OSHA compliance for cranes, hoists, slings, and rigging gear
• Air Quality and Ventilation: Oversee air monitoring and ventilation systems to control airborne contaminants including respirable crystalline silica, fumes, and process emissions
• Training and Education: Deliver training on general safety procedures, emergency response, heat stress prevention, noise control, and certified crane and rigging operations
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations comply with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related field required, master's preferred
• 5+ or more years of experience in manufacturing EHS and have a deep expertise and responsibility in the environmental side of EHS
• Strongly preferred certifications include CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, or PE
• Solid understanding of local, state, and federal EHS requirements and regulatory agencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to deliver effective EHS training across diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional safety initiatives
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Results-oriented mindset with initiative and ownership
• Proven people-centric leadership and strong problem-solving abilities
• Foundry Knowledge: Understanding of metal casting processes and hazards including silica exposure, heat stress, airborne metals, and molten metal handling
• Rigging and Crane Knowledge: Expertise in rigging principles, load securement, crane operation protocols, and OSHA standards
• U.S. Citizenship required. No dual citizenship permitted due to NOFORN program requirements

Travel: Less than 5 percent
Language: English