Senior Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

About the role

The EHS Program Manager is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing all environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization. As a senior leader in operations, the EHS Program Manager will be responsible for establishing a strong culture of safety and sustainability, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving down operational risk.  

The EHS Program Manager will oversee the EHS department, developing policies to drive proactive risk management, training, and innovation, guiding incident prevention and response, and partnering with leadership to align safety and environmental practices with the company’s operational and strategic goals. 

What you'll do

Program Leadership & Compliance 

• • Lead and manage all aspects of environmental, health, and safety compliance across manufacturing and integration operations. 

• • Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, management systems, and best practices aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements. 

• • Ensure compliance with environmental permitting and reporting, including air emissions, hazardous/industrial waste, stormwater, and spill prevention. 

• • Oversee internal and external audits, inspections, regulatory reports, and information requests. 

• • Collaborate with management team to review and adapt Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

• • Maintain a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence. 

• • Manage workers' compensation claims and insurance.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement 

• • Conduct hazard assessments, risk analyses, and process safety reviews; maintain OSHA-required documentation and site-specific risk registers. 

• • Lead accident/incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action programs. 

• • Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics, trends, and KPIs to drive data-informed decision-making. 

Culture & Training 

• • Build and reinforce a strong safety-first culture across the organization. 

• • Design and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of the workforce, from frontline staff to executives. 

• • Lead safety committees, drills, and regular meetings to promote engagement, transparency, and accountability. 

• • Provide expert guidance to leadership on equipment selection, facility design, and workflow planning with a safety and environmental lens. 

Team & Resource Management 

• • Manage and develop EHS team members, ensuring high performance and professional growth. 

• • Oversee department budgets, resources, and tools to optimize program effectiveness. 

• • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to integrate EHS considerations into broader organizational strategies and projects. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, public health, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of progressive experience in EHS roles within manufactur