How to hire an ehs manager

How to hire an ehs manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ehs manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ehs manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ehs manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The ehs manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect ehs manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents ehs manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of EHS Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   EHS Manager	Training and development managers plan, direct, and coordinate programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of an organization’s employees. They also oversee a staff of training and development specialists.	$33-61
   Industrial Hygienist	An Industrial Hygienist plans and conducts health programs to educate employees about cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in the workplace. They investigate adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that can affect employees' health, comfort, or efficiency.	$21-49
   Environmental Health And Safety Director	An Environmental Health And Safety Director ensures a company's compliance with local, state, and federal environment, health, and safety regulations. Their main duty is to protect employees, customers, and the environment.	$32-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Environmental Health
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Ehs Management
   • EPA
   • Risk Assessments
   • Corrective Action
   • Local Regulations
   • Safety Training
   • Oversight
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • Safety Policies
   • Management System
   • Safety Audits
   • ISO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage site EHS database, Gensuite.
   • Manage cross-functional teams/committees in development and implementation of robust proactive ergonomics program.
   • Focuse on achieving the highest levels of HSE performance through behavior-base initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implementing change.
   • Keep all SDS materials to date.
   • Purchase and implement a software program for recordkeeping and management of costs.
   • Develop a working relationship with local CDL schools to recruit newly graduate truck driving students.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ehs manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An ehs manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an ehs manager in South Carolina may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level ehs manager usually earns less than a senior-level ehs manager. Additionally, an ehs manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average ehs manager salary

   $94,320yearly

   $45.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ehs manager salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average ehs manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$128,381	$62
   2	Connecticut	$106,618	$51
   3	Washington	$100,530	$48
   4	Texas	$100,384	$48
   5	Pennsylvania	$99,065	$48
   6	New York	$98,180	$47
   7	Arizona	$91,435	$44
   8	Illinois	$91,279	$44
   9	Minnesota	$89,638	$43
   10	Wisconsin	$87,570	$42
   11	Utah	$86,926	$42
   12	Massachusetts	$86,641	$42
   13	Ohio	$83,843	$40
   14	Kansas	$83,204	$40
   15	Colorado	$83,027	$40
   16	Michigan	$82,762	$40
   17	Indiana	$81,325	$39
   18	Tennessee	$80,502	$39
   19	Florida	$78,535	$38
   20	Alabama	$78,217	$38

   Average ehs manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$160,811	$77.31	4
   2	Microsoft	$131,988	$63.46	7
   3	Bunge	$122,091	$58.70	5
   4	Koch Industries	$117,242	$56.37
   5	AbbVie	$114,897	$55.24	7
   6	Amazon	$110,798	$53.27	368
   7	Rivian	$110,229	$52.99	1
   8	Amgen	$109,464	$52.63	2
   9	OMNOVA Solutions	$108,954	$52.38
   10	Infineon Technologies	$108,387	$52.11
   11	Nokia	$108,119	$51.98
   12	General Electric	$107,689	$51.77	75
   13	Accenture	$106,933	$51.41	86
   14	Lam Research	$106,649	$51.27
   15	Entegris	$106,603	$51.25
   16	Dana Incorporated	$104,916	$50.44
   17	Arkema	$104,801	$50.39
   18	Formlabs	$104,693	$50.33
   19	AAIPharma Services Corp	$103,950	$49.98
   20	BD	$103,389	$49.71	2

4. Writing an ehs manager job description

   An ehs manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an ehs manager job description:

   Ehs manager job description example

   The Division EHS Manager position for Greif Industrial Products Group can work from the Delaware OH/ Smyrna GA offices, from a plant location, or a home base and report to the Director of Safety and Health.
   Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
   Serving as the lead safety and health resource and partner to approximately 45 US/Canada operating locations with a service-oriented approach based on respect, trust, and confidence.Strategic thinking, development, and implementation of innovative safety initiatives and systems emphasizing short- and long-range planning and goal attainment to achieve world-class results.Interfacing with and coaching senior business group leaders, plant General Managers, and staff on all safety and health matters.Strong technical abilities related to heavy manufacturing and OSHA regulations, such as machine guarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, mobile equipment, and ergonomics.Conducting and following up on facility safety audits, evaluations, and incidents.Staying abreast of technological advances and regulatory changes to assess the impact on company operations.Developing and teaching engaging safety training sessions.Assisting with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and system-wide corrective action development.Hands-on approach with leading multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment - must be organized, able to work independently, deal with change, and shifting work priorities.Tracking and reporting leading and lagging safety metrics and using this data to formulate continuous improvement efforts.Facilitating communication, better practices, and information sharing among all sites supported.Having a passion for safety and inspiring others to carry out their responsibilities with an uncompromising attitude toward safety and health.Partnering with Director Safety and Health and other EHS team members on companywide strategy development and deployment.Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish relationships and influence all levels across all functions, including management, line workers, government officials, customers, visitors, and other stakeholders or internal company organizations/partners.
   
   Required/Desired Skills
   8+ years of proactive safety management experience in manufacturing required - previous experience in the paper/packaging industry preferred.Working knowledge of safety regulations for general industry (29 CFR 1910).Undergraduate in a related field desirable Must be willing to travel up to 50%.Demonstrated ability to collect, evaluate, understand, synthesize, and interpret data - report results and make recommendations.Professional designations (CSP, CIH, etc.) desirable Strong technical/analytical problem-solving, influencing, and project management skills required.Prior multi-site experience.Ability to overcome obstacles and drive organizational change.Skills in team building, coaching, and leading others.Exemplary standards of integrity and ethics.Excellent oral / written communication skills and training ability required - Spanish speaking ability sought.MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
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   EEO Statement:
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   We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

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5. Post your job

   To find ehs managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any ehs managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level ehs managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ehs manager job on Zippia to find and recruit ehs manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with ehs manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ehs manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the ehs manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new ehs manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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