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EHS & Facility Security Manager (FSO)

Avon Protection


Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 122000 - 146000
Posted: 19 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: EHS/FSO Manager
Location: Cleveland OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
Purpose of Position:
The ESH/FSO Manager is responsible for leading Environmental Safety Health and Physical Security programs across the Cleveland campus. This role ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA EPA state local corporate and customer security requirements while fostering a proactive culture focused on employee safety environmental stewardship regulatory compliance and physical security.
The ESH/FSO Manager provides strategic leadership for site-wide EHS initiatives and serves as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) overseeing access control surveillance systems emergency preparedness incident response audit readiness and security compliance requirements. The position acts as the primary subject matter expert and owner for site safety and security programs while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and/or Functions:
  • Environmental Health & Safety Leadership
  • Lead and manage all Environmental Health & Safety programs across the facility.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA state local and corporate requirements.
  • Develop implement and maintain EHS policies procedures and training programs.
  • Oversee PPE standards hazardous material management and environmental compliance programs.
  • Lead incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Monitor and report EHS performance metrics including:
    • TRIR
    • DART
    • Near Miss Reporting
    • Training Completion
    • Audit Findings
  • Conduct safety audits inspections risk assessments and compliance reviews.
  • Partner with Operations Engineering Facilities and Human Resources to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support a strong safety culture.
  • Ensure compliance considerations are integrated into new equipment processes and facility projects
Facility Security Officer (FSO) Responsibilities
  • Serve as the sites designated Facility Security Officer.
  • Oversee physical security operations including:
    • Access control systems
    • Badge administration
    • CCTV and surveillance systems
    • Alarm systems
    • Visitor management
    • Security incident response
  • Maintain compliance with customer and government security requirements including DoD and CMMC standards as applicable.
  • Develop and administer site security procedures and emergency response protocols.
  • Conduct security audits vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations.
  • Coordinate with local law enforcement emergency responders and external security partners.
  • Lead employee security awareness programs and training initiatives.
  • Manage investigations involving security incidents policy violations or workplace threats.
  • Ensure readiness for customer regulatory and government security audits
Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
  • Lead emergency response planning and crisis management activities.
  • Coordinate facility-wide drills and emergency exercises.
  • Develop business continuity and incident response procedures.
  • Conduct integrated safety and security risk assessments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact during significant safety or security events.
  • Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and emergency service provider
Leadership & Culture Development
  • Provide leadership coaching and development to the EHS Supervisor and supporting personnel.
  • Promote a Safety First and Security Mindset culture throughout the organization.
  • Lead safety committees and cross-functional improvement teams.
  • Drive employee engagement through safety observations awareness campaigns and training initiatives.
  • Support succession planning and development of future EHS leadership talent.
  • Communicate performance metrics and improvement initiatives to leadership and employees.
Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health & Safety Occupational Safety Security Management
  • Industrial Engineering Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.
Experience
  • 7-10 years of EHS Security Management Facilities or Manufacturing Leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with OSHA and EPA compliance programs.
  • Experience managing:
  • Access control systems
  • CCTV platforms
  • Alarm systems
  • Incident investigations
  • Security compliance programs
  • Experience leading teams and developing employees.
  • Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA EPA and environmental regulations.
  • Understanding of physical security principles and risk management.
  • Experience conducting investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to influence and drive organizational culture change.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance reporting systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Key Performance Metrics
  • OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
  • DART Rate
  • Near Miss Reporting Participation
  • Audit Readiness and Compliance Scores
  • Closure of Corrective Actions
  • Security Incident Response Effectiveness
  • Training Completion Rates
  • Environmental Compliance Performance
  • Employee Engagement in Safety & Security Programs
Working Conditions
  • Frequent presence in a manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to production equipment noise and varying environmental conditions.
  • Occasional off-shift support for emergencies investigations or audits.
  • Ability to travel occasionally for training audits and site support activities.
  • Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
About Avon Technologies:
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the worlds militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection. We do this through our two brands Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness integrity excellence resilience collaboration and the ability to execute.
What We Offer:
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical Dental Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability


Required Experience:

Manager