EHS Manager

Combined Metals Company, LLC•Elgin, IL

6d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The EHS Manager protects and enhances workplace health and safety, environmental protection, and security through risk prevention and by fostering a culture where safety is a core value. The role champions safety and establishes strategies aligned with corporate policies, initiatives, goals, and objectives. It provides EHS guidance and support to CMC locations, primarily in the Bellwood, Elgin, Sycamore, and Hampshire areas of Illinois, with a visible presence on facility floors. The position is an individual contributor with a matrixed reporting structure: a direct reporting line to the Director, Environmental, Health and Safety & Security, and an indirect reporting line to site General Managers. A Safety Specialist and Summer Safety Intern may report indirectly, as applicable. The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment and includes 30–45% local travel between Illinois facilities. Occasional remote work is possible with management approval. The employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, communicate, and see and hear without assistance; occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 40 pounds may be required. Travel by car or plane may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Technology/Engineering, or an EHS-related field; relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in health and safety, environmental compliance, and security roles.
Experience with EHS Management Systems and Learning Management Systems.
Knowledge of basic OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations and compliance, especially machine guarding, control of hazardous energy, electrical safety/Arc Flash NFPA 70E, hazard communication, cranes and powered industrial trucks, and personal protective equipment.
Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1904 and 1926 regulations.
Familiarity with DOT HAZMAT regulations.
Experience with SharePoint for document management.
Experience with core environmental regulatory areas such as RCRA, CWA, CAA, SARA, and EPCRA.
Familiarity with managing regulatory agency and insurance provider inspections and visits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams, as well as EHS Management Systems and Learning Management Systems; ability to master specialized software such as keycard and camera access control systems.
Self-motivated, proactive team player and coach with a results-oriented attitude.
Detail-oriented, results-oriented, and able to act with urgency.
Ability to foster and develop a safety culture through active interaction with coworkers to prevent at-risk behaviors and support the stated goal of zero harm.
Ability to communicate effectively and influence people ranging from corporate and division leadership to plant-floor employees.
Ability to interact with coworkers tactfully and motivate them to achieve results without direct authority.
Flexibility to prioritize, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and keep pace with projects and initiatives.
Ability to determine applicable regulatory requirements and explain them in lay terms.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Able to travel and drive or fly as needed; the role involves 30–45% local travel between Illinois facilities.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking ability.
Occasional remote work may be available with management approval.

Responsibilities

Provide EHS guidance and support to CMC locations, primarily in the Bellwood, Elgin, Sycamore, and Hampshire areas of Illinois, and maintain a visible floor presence to facilitate safety engagement.
Support and drive positive safety culture actions and initiatives.
Serve as liaison to local fire departments, publicly owned wastewater treatment plants, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal for boilers and pressure vessels.
Lead monthly safety committee meetings and Gemba walks.
Oversee environmental compliance, including air, wastewater, and stormwater permit maintenance and compliance; sampling; review of analytical results; compliance with permit conditions; and participation in new permit applications.
Oversee hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste management programs.
Lead and drive compliance with OSHA General Industry, NFPA, other applicable health and safety regulations, and corporate safety initiatives.
Participate in new-hire, contractor, and monthly safety training; coordinate third-party specialty training; update existing modules and develop new modules; and maintain training records in QT9.
Oversee PPE management and distribution programs and pursue continuous improvement in PPE offerings.
Prepare reports and maintain site OSHA and incident logs; conduct and facilitate incident and near-miss investigations using an online system; and prepare Safety Alerts.
Manage Workers Compensation cases.
Update and maintain emergency response programs and conduct drills, including evacuation and shelter-in-place drills.
Provide on-site support for larger construction projects involving life-critical permits, including confined space, excavation, LOTO, and electrical work.
Collaborate with Maintenance on applicable permit and inspection requirements for CO2 fire suppression, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire alarms, and smoke detectors.
Conduct annual confined-space and LOTO equipment procedure audits.
Maintain chemical inventories using an online system and conduct annual hazardous chemical inventories.
Facilitate periodic JSA reviews.
Participate in EHS Security oversight, including responding to security incidents, managing access control systems, and occasional video surveillance.
Issue purchase orders in support of safety initiatives.
Coordinate industrial hygiene exposure surveys, as applicable, including noise, air pollutants, and asbestos.
Perform other duties as assigned.