EHS Manager

EHS Manager

Join our dynamic team as an EHS Manager and lead the charge in shaping a safe, sustainable, and compliant work environment. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee and enhance our Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives, ensuring the well-being of our people, protection of our assets, and compliance with all relevant regulations. If you are passionate about driving safety culture, implementing innovative EHS strategies, and leading change, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

EHS Manager Location: Woodstock, IL Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary Range: $89,900 - $130,000 + up to 20% bonus Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday Work Hours: 8a to 5p, and able to come in overnight for incidents or work an early or mid shift Benefits Start Day 1 Union Background is a MUST

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute comprehensive EHS strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Monitor and analyze KPI metrics to drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
• Communicate results, initiatives, and action plans to all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with legal and communications teams to manage incident responses effectively.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, ensuring full compliance.
• Manage EHS budget and resources effectively.
• Engage and lead cross-functional teams in cultivating a safety-first culture.
• Implement and maintain EHS management systems, including best practices and processes.
• Provide training and development to foster staff awareness and responsibility.
• Facilitate Workers' Compensation processes and leverage benchmarking to adopt best practices.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in safety and environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations, and management systems such as ISO 14001.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proven leadership in change initiatives and safety culture development.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs.
• Professional certifications such as CHCM, CSP, ASP, or OSHA 30-hour.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules including EEO, FDA & USDA requirements.
• Prior experience working within the manufacturing or food production industries.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Environmental Management or related fields.
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Certifications in safety, ergonomics, or hazard control are advantageous.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as needed for training, audits, or regulatory inspections.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and organizational growth.

Bring your expertise and passion for safety leadership to our organization and help us achieve a zero-incident environment. We're committed to supporting your professional growth—apply now and be part of our safety-driven team!