Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

LaSalle Network is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager for a Brooklyn-based hair care company in Pennsauken, NJ. The role involves conducting safety training, audits, and inspections, collaborating with warehouse leadership on corrective actions, and developing an Emergency Response Plan. The manager will also handle injury investigations, maintain safety documentation, and assist with basic HR inquiries. Candidates should have 5+ years of safety experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to engage in HR functions.
LaSalle Network has partnered with a Brooklyn-based leader in the hair care space in their search for an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to join their team in Pennsauken, NJ! This role involves conducting safety training, audits and inspections to ensure a safe work environment, as well as collaborating with the warehouse leadership teams to implement corrective actions and develop an Emergency Response/Action Plan. Additionally, the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager will serve as the primary contact for injury and incident notification/investigation and maintain all documentation of safety inspection activities. This Environmental, Health & Safety Manager will partner closely with the regional HR team and be the first point of contact for any questions regarding payroll, benefits, PTO, employee relations and other high-level HR inquiries. While training is provided and an HR background is not required, candidates must be open to taking on a few administrative HR responsibilities! If this sounds like something you're interested in, please keep reading! Environmental, Health & Safety Manager Responsibilities: - Conduct safety training, accident prevention, audits and inspections
- Collaborate with the warehouse leadership team to implement corrective actions and perform follow-up assessments
- Develop an Emergency Response/Action Plan and serve as the primary contact for injury and incident notification/investigation
- Maintain documentation of safety inspection activities, fire systems, alarm system inspections and reports
- Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and work with the leadership team to implement prevention measures
- Suggest solutions, improvements and prevention steps for safety issues
- Plan and implement programs to educate and train employees on workplace safety practices
- Regularly inspect the facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures and follow up to ensure measures are implemented
- Oversee initiatives and programs such as the Safety Committee, Material Handling Equipment Training Program, Incident Investigations and Emergency and Severe Weather Response Programs
- Manage all OSHA reporting, incidents and training
- Handle hazardous goods training, disposal and related compliance
- Implement and manage 5S for all buildings - Partner with the HRBP for employee relations
- Engage in employee engagement and experience initiatives
- Assist with onboarding new hires and conducting exit interviews
- Address basic payroll and benefits questions Environmental, Health & Safety Manager Requirements: - 5+ years of safety experience in logistics, distribution or similar environment
- Ideally Spanish speaking, but not required
- No people management experience required as this is a solo position
- No degree required
- Exposure to HR functions or interest in learning more about HR
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management, organizational and prioritization abilities
- Attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift over 70 lbs. and stand or walk for long periods
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification and corrections and environmental regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office If this sounds like you, please apply to the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager role today! Thank you, Kristina Hann
Project Manager, National Search
LaSalle Network