Forterra · 9 hours ago
Environmental Health and Safety Senior Program Manager
Clarksburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expForterra is a company focused on transforming the battlefield through autonomous systems. They are seeking a senior EHS leader to own environmental, health, and safety performance across their manufacturing and testing operations, ensuring compliance and building a robust EHS culture.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own EHS strategy, compliance, and performance across manufacturing and test operations
Lead development and execution of EHS management systems aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT, DoD, and applicable state and local requirements
Serve as primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors
Own environmental permitting, reporting, and hazardous waste programs, including air, waste, stormwater, and spill prevention
Lead hazard assessments, risk analyses, and industrial hygiene efforts; maintain site risk registers and required documentation
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action through completion
Drive safety culture through leadership engagement, training, visibility, and accountability at all levels
Partner with engineering, operations, and facilities to embed EHS into design, production, and sustainment decisions
Build, lead, and develop the EHS team, including resource planning, budgeting, and succession
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience leading or implementing EHS programs in manufacturing, industrial, or similarly regulated environments
Deep working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations
Strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence operators and leaders alike
Preferred
CSP, CIH, CHMM, PMP, or similar professional certification
Experience implementing or auditing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Track record of building safety culture while maintaining operational pace
Benefits
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Company
Forterra
Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-11-14
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