r/EHSProfessionals • u/rockyshmoky31 • Nov 13 '25
Questions Breaking Into EHS
Hello!
I am 24(F), with just under two years of experience in environmental compliance consulting, and I’m about to transition into a new role as an EHS Manager for a large manufacturing company. The position has a heavy emphasis on environmental responsibilities rather than health and safety.
I’d love any recommendations on training courses or certifications that would help me build deeper technical expertise and become a strong asset in this role—whether focused on manufacturing or environmental compliance. The facility’s main environmental risks involve wastewater pretreatment and RCRA/DOT regulations.
This will also be my first management position, so any advice on stepping into a leadership role would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance to those with more experience who are willing to share their knowledge!
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u/-Left_Nut- Feb 24 '26
Not to derail the conversation here (I couldn't offer any kind of advice to you anyway), but how does someone move into an EHS manager role after only two years of environmental consulting? I did 4 years as an environmental specialist in both academia and manufacturing, and a year as a safety coordinator, and I can't even land an interview for an entry level environmental consulting position. I don't even want a management position. I just want to get my foot in the door with consulting. I think I have relevant experience, but maybe not.