Kurt J Lesker Company
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Human Resources - Jefferson Hills, PA - Full Time
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a company that values safety, integrity, and innovation? If you're passionate about safety, compliance, environment and driving positive changes, we’d love to hear from you about our Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager opportunity!
Who We Are:
The Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors. We manufacture and deliver high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. Our commitment to workplace culture, safety, sustainability, ethics, and manufacturing excellence has earned us widespread recognition.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced EH&S Manager to lead our Environmental Health & Safety initiatives across all divisions. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and internal policies, while fostering a culture of safety that aligns with our SPIRIT values.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and strategic thinker who can engage with team members at all levels, develop, implement, and maintain structured safety programs, and drive continuous improvement in our safety practices—especially within production environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies, programs, and procedures
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; analyze findings and recommend improvements
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders on safety matters
- Oversee the company’s safety program, including OSHA compliance, SDS management, and safety committee leadership
- Manage emergency preparedness plans, including disaster recovery and evacuation procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as OSHA, GHS, HAZCOM, REACH, RoHS, and Prop 65
- Lead the PPE program and maintain a comprehensive safety training calendar; deliver training as needed
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 7 + years of experience in safety and compliance roles
- 3 + years of experience in management roles
- 3 + years of experience in a production environment
- Experience with global compliance standards such as GHS, REACH, RoHS, and Prop 65
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and safety best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Proven organizational leadership and project management abilities
- Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience managing maintenance and/or facilities
Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:
- On-site gym and Running/Walking Trail
- Health & Wellness Programs including mental, physical, and financial (on-site yoga, meditation, seminars, flu shots, biometrics screening, annual 5K, waste pick up events, etc.)
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Recycling program and electric vehicle plug in station
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Office-wide events
- Employee recognition programs
The Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.
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