Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager in Phoenix, Arizona at AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.

About AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.

The AIRO Group, designs, certifies, and manufactures critical navigation, communication and display components and integrated systems that equip clients with unparalleled precision and accuracy. AIRO has a proven track record of excellence, with over 600 FAA certifications. This impressive achievement highlights our commitment to meeting stringent regulatory requirements while advancing avionics technology.

Position Overview:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. This position will lead all EH&S activities, ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA requirements, and foster a proactive safety culture throughout the organization. The EH&S Manager will also oversee hazardous materials management, employee training, incident investigations, and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Program Development & Implementation
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS).
• Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety initiatives focused on injury prevention, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Develop emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and business continuity plans.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement, communication, and training.

OSHA Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations and standards.
• Maintain OSHA logs and records, including OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 documentations.
• Coordinate and manage OSHA inspections and regulatory audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit required environmental, health, and safety reports to regulatory agencies.
• Maintain all required permits, licenses, and compliance documentation.

Hazardous Materials Management
• Develop and maintain hazardous materials management programs.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventories.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EPA, OSHA, DOT, and local environmental regulations.
• Conduct periodic hazardous material audits and inspections.
• Support spill prevention, containment, and response planning.

Training & Employee Development
• Develop and deliver EH&S training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Coordinate required safety certifications and recurring training requirements.
• Lead new employee safety orientation programs.
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation.

Incident Management
• Lead investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, property damage incidents, and environmental events.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track safety performance metrics and develop action plans to improve results.
• Prepare incident reports and present findings to management.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• Serve as the primary EH&S subject matter expert for the organization.
• Partner with operations, facilities, engineering, quality, and human resources teams to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and report EH&S performance to leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or related environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing hazardous materials and environmental compliance programs.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EH&S recordkeeping systems.

Preferred
• Aerospace, defense, or FAA-regulated manufacturing experience.
• CSP, OHST, ASP, or CHMM certification.
• Experience with EPA, DOT, NFPA, and state environmental regulations.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or AS9100 environments.

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

· Standing and sitting for extended periods of time,

· Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner,

· Ability to work and communicate well with other employees and management, customers, visitors, vendors.

· Ability to perform work utilizing manual dexterity of the hands,

· Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach above and below shoulders, and full use of upper extremities,

· Ability to easily move through an approximately 25,000 square foot warehouse building,

· Ability to read, write, and understand English,

· Correctable vision and hearing.

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance – fully paid by the company for employees and their dependents
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – fully paid by the company
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance options

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may also be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor as required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The AIRO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.