Compliance Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

EH&S Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Elgin, Illinois

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year

***Must be bilingual English/Spanish \

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Safety Manager to oversee environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance at a manufacturing facility in Elgin, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal stamping, fabrication, or a similar industrial manufacturing environment, along with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective workplace safety programs.

This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain environmental health and safety policies and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and other applicable safety and environmental standards.

- Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify and correct potential hazards.

- Oversee machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and other critical safety programs.

- Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

- Maintain safety records, compliance documentation, inspection reports, and regulatory filings.

- Develop and deliver employee safety training and ensure employees understand applicable policies and procedures.

- Collaborate with operations, production, maintenance, and management teams to improve workplace safety.

- Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and procedures as needed.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace injuries, minimize risk, and strengthen regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

- Previous experience in environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, or industrial safety management.

- Experience in metal stamping, metal fabrication, or a comparable manufacturing environment preferred.

- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.

- Familiarity with EPA regulations and environmental compliance practices.

- Practical knowledge of machine guarding, lockout/tagout, hazard identification, and incident investigation.

- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels of the organization.

- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

What We Offer

- Competitive annual salary of $90,000–$100,000.

- Full-time employment in a manufacturing environment.

- The opportunity to lead safety initiatives and make a measurable impact on employee well-being and regulatory compliance.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates with experience in manufacturing safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory program management are encouraged to apply.

You should be proficient in:

• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)