Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.

Pioneer Metal Finishing is seeking a dedicated and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader to drive a culture of safety and environmental compliance across our operations. This role partners closely with the Corporate Safety & Environmental Leader to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace for employees, visitors, and contractors.

The EHS Leader will play a key role in implementing safety programs, leading training initiatives, overseeing environmental compliance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the facility.

What You'll Do: 

- Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture across all levels of the organization

- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations at the federal, state, and local levels

- Develop, implement, and deliver EHS policies, procedures, and training programs

- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions as needed

- Lead incident investigations and partner with HR on workers' compensation, return-to-work, and modified duty programs

- Monitor workplace hazards (physical, chemical, and biological) and implement mitigation strategies

- Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and support audits and inspections

- Coordinate emergency response programs and safety initiatives 

- Lead and support monthly safety and environmental meetings

- Maintain SDS documentation in accordance with GHS standards

- Support safety KPI tracking and continuous improvement efforts

- Oversee the pollution control team, including training, performance management, and operational effectiveness

What We're Looking For: 

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

- Minimum of three (3) years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting

- Industrial wastewater experience strongly preferred

- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements

- Excellent organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills

- Strong communication skills with the ability to train and influence employees at all levels

- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to build collaborative relationships

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities 

- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1^stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits