Job Details: Job Location: Lee Spring Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $100000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Management,
The Opportunity
Safety, quality, and profitability go hand in hand at Lee Spring — none of them works without the other two. This is a hands-on, plant-floor-present role for the company's first dedicated EHS professional. You'll take a safety program with solid foundations and real momentum and build it into a system that's woven into daily operating decisions at every level, not bolted on to satisfy a regulator. Compliance is the natural byproduct of that culture, not the goal itself.
You will work directly with operations leadership, press operators, machinists, and chemical process personnel. You will know OSHA 29 CFR 1910 well, engage with regulators when needed, and — critically — translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions that our teams can execute on the floor.
Over time, this role is expected to help support broader management system initiatives including environmental management systems, operational standardization, audit readiness, and continuous improvement efforts across the company.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Own the company's overall OSHA, EPA compliance strategy and serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections, agency inquiries, and regulatory correspondence
Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs, manage recordkeeping and annual electronic submission requirements
Ensure all required permits, registrations, and compliance filings are current and submitted on time
Stay current on changes to OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and EPA regulations; some Lee Spring facilities fall under State OSHA Plans rather than Federal OSHA — this role is expected to build positive working relationships with whichever agency has jurisdiction at each site and help local leadership stay ahead of state-specific requirements
Safety Program Development & Maintenance
Develop and maintain written safety programs including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, PPE, Emergency Action Plan, Hearing Conservation, and Respiratory Protection — for site leaders to implement and enforce day to day
Build the company's Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) methodology and templates; train plant leadership to conduct and maintain them locally
Set the equipment inspection standards — presses (mechanical, air foot, kick), grinders, coiling machines, wire formers, four-slide machines, hoists, and chemical process equipment; audit that local teams are executing them
Build the chemical safety program (SDS library, HazCom compliance) and coordinate chemical waste disposal at a program level
Machine Guarding & Engineering Controls
Evaluate point-of-operation guarding on powered presses and document guarding decisions using formal hazard assessment methodology
Partner with engineering and operations to specify guards, fixtures, light curtains, and pull-back devices
Support press die change safety procedures and guarding reviews when new operations or tooling are introduced
Training & Culture
Design EHS training curricula (new hire orientation, annual refresher, operation-specific training, and supervisor training); delivery can be shared with trained local supervisors over time
Lead investigation and root cause analysis for significant incidents; set the standard process supervisors use for near-misses and first aid
Build a proactive safety culture through visible floor presence and open communication — not through enforcement alone
Establish and support a Safety Committee structure at each site
Environmental Management
Own the chemical waste disposal program, hazardous waste manifesting, and EPA/state reporting
Ensure wastewater discharge compliance for passivation, degreasing, and other process operations
Maintain air emissions compliance with the paint spray booth and other regulated sources
Multi-Plant Oversight
Travel to Lee Spring facilities to audit, train, investigate incidents, and calibrate consistency
Build standardized EHS documentation and inspection tools that the plants own day to day
Coach plant managers and supervisors so EHS performance holds up when you're not on site
Continuous Improvement & Management Systems (over time)
Support standardized operational and management system practices across facilities
Assist with future EMS initiatives, including potential ISO 14001 or comparable certification
Partner with operations and continuous improvement leadership on audit readiness as the program matures
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated hands-on responsibility for OSHA compliance
Deep working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards, particularly machine guarding (1910.212, 1910.217), LOTO (1910.147), HazCom (1910.1200), and PPE (1910.132)
Experience managing OSHA inspections and responding to citations or complaints, including informal conferences and abatement documentation
Demonstrated ability to write, implement, and maintain formal EHS programs and documentation
Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses and implementing engineering controls in a machining or metal fabrication environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for operators and supervisors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with OSHA 300 log management and electronic recordkeeping
Experience using AI tools to streamline program development, implementation and data analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent certification — or actively working toward certification
Experience with metal forming, spring manufacturing, or stamping operations
Familiarity with 29 CFR 1910.217 mechanical power press requirements, including point-of-operation guarding assessment Experience with chemical process operations — passivation, aqueous cleaning, heat treat, or surface finishing
Experience managing hazardous waste programs including manifest preparation and licensed vendor coordination
Multi-site EHS management experience
Familiarity with ISO management system standards (ISO 14001 environmental, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, or ISO 9001 quality) — including audit readiness and certification processes
Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) — particularly where it has been applied to EHS programs
What We Offer
Competitive salary: $85,000 – $100,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
A leadership team that is actively invested in building a strong safety culture and will support this role with the resources to do it right
The opportunity to be the architect of an EHS program with real input into how success is measured
A stable, privately held company with a long history and a strong reputation in precision manufacturing
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This role requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, chemical process areas, and typical machine shop conditions. Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, access all areas of the facility including elevated platforms and confined areas, and occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. Appropriate PPE will be provided and required.
