Ehs & Dot Compliance Manager

Wells • Crystal Lake, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager leads safety and environmental programs within a precast concrete manufacturing facility, ensuring a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. This role focuses on identifying and reducing risk while maintaining compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations. The position partners with production and leadership teams to build a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? At Wells, you�re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you�re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHS experience in construction, manufacturing, or precast environments.
• OSHA 30 (General Industry) preferred; ability to obtain OSHA 501 required.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and safety best practices.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through communication, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Lead safety training programs (LOTO, PPE, fall protection, confined space, lifting techniques).
• Perform incident investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Create and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for key job functions.
• Partner with contractors to ensure adherence to company safety standards.
• Conduct safety audits and track corrective actions to completion.
• Analyze safety data (TRIR, DART) and provide reports with improvement recommendations.
• Support environmental compliance efforts, including waste management and pollution prevention.
• Implement sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
• Monitor compliance with air, water, and waste regulations.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid disability and life insurance
• wellness incentives
• paid holidays
• PTO
• flexible spending accounts
• HSA options
• a 401(k) with profit sharing
• access to Nice Healthcare
• employee assistance resources
• pet insurance
• additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior