Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

The role

The Manager, Environmental Health & Safety will develop, implement, and improve programs to protect employees, contractors, visitors, the community, and the environment. This role leads site safety and environmental compliance and partners with leaders to build a proactive, risk-aware culture.

What you will do

• Lead EHS program development, driving policies, procedures, standards, and training
• Own regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state agency requirements
• Lead hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning
• Build a culture of accountability and hazard reporting through training, coaching, and cross-functional partnership
• Turn EHS metrics and trend data into recommendations to reduce risk and improve compliance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Five or more years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, laboratory, energy, logistics, or similarly regulated operations
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste, stormwater, air, wastewater, chemical management, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, and emergency response requirements
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, training, and corrective action management
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influence skills
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical operational procedures
• Ability to walk production areas, climb stairs, and wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to respond to incidents and support occasional off-shift or emergency activities

Nice to have

• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, or equivalent
• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or comparable management systems
• Experience managing environmental permits, hazardous materials, waste programs, and contractor safety programs
• Experience implementing EHS software systems, dashboards, and leading indicators
• Experience in a multi-site, high-growth, or startup operating environment

Benefits

• Equity participation
• Growth opportunities
• Full health benefits (health, vision, dental)
• 401(k)

Before you apply

• All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment
• Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies

About the company

Neon Aero combines start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft. The team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation.