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Microtech Knives · 3 hours ago

EHS & Compliance Manager

Microtech Knives is seeking an experienced EHS & Compliance Manager to lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across their manufacturing operations. This high-impact leadership role involves building programs, owning compliance, and ensuring OSHA and ISO readiness while working closely with executive leadership and operations teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead OSHA compliance across all facilities (29 CFR 1910 – General Industry)
Build, implement, and enforce safety programs, policies, and procedures
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safety audits
Own and oversee critical programs including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine guarding, PPE, Electrical safety, Walking-working surfaces, Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Investigate incidents, near misses, and violations using root cause analysis
Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301)
Serve as the primary contact for OSHA inspections and inquiries
Own the HazCom program company-wide
Manage SDS systems, chemical inventories, and labeling standards
Establish safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures
Lead spill response and emergency planning
Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and environmental reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable EPA regulations (RCRA fundamentals)
Lead ISO-aligned management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 readiness)
Own document control, policy governance, and records management
Build and manage internal audit programs
Own CAPA processes and corrective action tracking
Maintain risk registers and compliance metrics
Lead management reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct internal compliance audits and gap analyses
Prepare facilities for external audits, certifications, and inspections
Track findings, corrective actions, and remediation timelines
Maintain regulatory calendars and compliance trackers
Ensure company-wide training compliance
Develop and deliver safety and compliance training for all employees
Create LMS-ready training materials
Train supervisors and managers on compliance accountability
Lead safety committees and improvement initiatives
Build a proactive, ownership-driven safety culture
Oversight of facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania
Expected travel: 10%–25%
Travel includes audits, inspections, training, and incident response
Occasional short-notice travel may be required

Qualification

EHS complianceOSHA standardsISO management systemsHazCom programSafety auditsChemical handlingRisk assessmentsCSP certificationISO Lead AuditorTraining developmentDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7-10+ years of hands-on EHS/compliance experience in manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards
Proven ownership of OSHA programs
Proven ownership of HazCom & SDS systems
Proven ownership of safety audits and investigations
Experience supporting or maintaining ISO management systems
Manufacturing floor experience (CNC, machining, grinding, blasting, coatings preferred)
Strong documentation, tracking, and reporting skills

Preferred

CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30-Hour certification
ISO Lead Auditor certification
Multi-site manufacturing experience
Experience responding to OSHA inspections or citations
Experience building safety programs from the ground up

Company

Microtech Knives

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Microtech Knives offers a wide range of automatic knives, folding knives and fixed blade knives to choose from.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Melinda J.
Human Resources Business Partner
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