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Curio Wellness · 1 day ago

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Lutherville, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

Curio Wellness is a company focused on environmental health and safety, seeking an EHS Manager to develop and implement comprehensive safety programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with various regulations and fostering a safety culture across their operations.

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Hiring Manager

Casey Ryan

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS management systems for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail environments

Establish standardized EHS policies, SOPs, and best practices across all states and facilities while accounting for state-specific regulatory differences

Lead site-level and cross-functional safety steering committees and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Security, and HR to embed EHS requirements into facility design, equipment selection, and operational processes

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA/MOSH, EPA, DOT, state Departments of Agriculture, fire codes, and cannabis regulatory authorities

Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS-related inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries

Track regulatory changes and proactively update programs, training, and documentation

Support licensing, renewals, and regulatory reporting requirements related to safety and environmental compliance

Conduct job hazard analyses, facility risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations to reduce workplace injuries and operational risk

Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and root cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions

Track and analyze EHS metrics (injury rates, incident trends, training completion, audit findings) and report to leadership

Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including but not limited to: Lockout/Tagout, Fall protection and ladder safety, Respiratory protection and PPE, Chemical handling and hazard communication, Emergency response and evacuation, Ergonomics and safe work practices

Foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, leadership coaching, and accountability

Manage chemical inventory, labeling, SDS systems, storage, and disposal in compliance with regulatory requirements

Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including cannabis green waste, non-conforming material, and disposal documentation

Support environmental programs such as sanitation, environmental monitoring, and swabbing in coordination with Quality and Operations teams

Ensure proper handling, inspection, and documentation of incoming materials related to safety and environmental requirements

Develop and manage contractor safety programs, including prequalification, onboarding, and on-site compliance

Ensure vendors and contractors adhere to company safety standards and regulatory requirements

Partner with Security and Facilities to develop and maintain emergency response, evacuation, and crisis management plans

Ensure compliance with fire protection, fire prevention, and life safety codes

Coordinate drills and emergency response training across sites

Qualification

EHS program developmentOSHA/MOSH complianceEPA regulations knowledgeChemical managementCGMP familiarityAuditInvestigation skillsRoot cause analysisLeadership coachingTraining deliveryEmergency response planningCrisis managementVendor complianceMulti-site operations supportSafety culture promotionCommunicationAttention to detailSelf-motivatedAdaptability

Required

The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes

Strong working knowledge of OSHA/MOSH, EPA, DOT, and state environmental and safety regulations

Experience developing and implementing EHS programs and training from the ground up

Familiarity with cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments (food, pharma, or cannabis preferred)

Chemical management and hazardous materials experience

Strong audit, investigation, and root cause analysis skills

High attention to detail with the ability to balance compliance and operational efficiency

Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment

Excellent communication and influence skills across all organizational levels

This role will require 25% travel

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, processing, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated industries