EH&S Manager

nVent • Blaine, MN

110d • $105,000 - $195,000

About The Position

This position is based in Blaine, MN, and our new facility will open in early 2026. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facility in Anoka, MN until the Blaine facility opens. Lead EHS & ESG and ISO Management Systems: Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS and ESG programs and processes. You'll have specific ownership of our ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) management systems. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 EHS professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment across multiple sites. Ensure Compliance & Mitigate Risk: Oversee adherence to all federal, state, and local EHS and ESG regulations, analyze potential impacts on operations, and proactively manage risks across all sites. You'll maintain robust systems to ensure ongoing certification and compliance with ISO standards. Cultivate a Culture of Excellence: Serve as a positive mentor, trainer, and primary point of contact for all EHS and ESG matters, fostering a proactive and engaged safety culture across all locations. You'll lead incident reporting processes, conduct thorough investigations, and drive root cause analysis for continuous improvement. Actively champion the use of EHS leading indicators and behavior-based safety initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Optimize Operations & Documentation: Coordinate behavior-based safety and ergonomic improvement activities across all sites. Manage EHS/ESG documentation, vendor contracts, and permit administration, applying appropriate retention rules and ensuring alignment with ISO requirements. Strategic Growth Partner: Collaborate with leadership to integrate EHS and ESG strategies into our high-growth trajectory, ensuring sustainable expansion and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental field.
• 7+ years of experience leading safety and/or environmental systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS and ESG programs and processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 EHS professionals.
• Oversee adherence to all federal, state, and local EHS and ESG regulations.
• Analyze potential impacts on operations and proactively manage risks across all sites.
• Maintain robust systems to ensure ongoing certification and compliance with ISO standards.
• Serve as a positive mentor, trainer, and primary point of contact for all EHS and ESG matters.
• Lead incident reporting processes and conduct thorough investigations.
• Drive root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
• Champion the use of EHS leading indicators and behavior-based safety initiatives.
• Coordinate behavior-based safety and ergonomic improvement activities across all sites.
• Manage EHS/ESG documentation, vendor contracts, and permit administration.
• Collaborate with leadership to integrate EHS and ESG strategies into the company's growth trajectory.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Caregiver, personal and parental leave.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off including volunteer time.
• Well-being program.
• Legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree