EHS Manager

Life Fitness • Ramsey, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, safety isn’t a checkbox – it’s part of how we show up for each other every day. We’re looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental, and compliance efforts at our Ramsey manufacturing facility and help shape a culture where everyone goes home safe, every shift. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is both strategic and hands‑on. You’ll partner with leaders and frontline employees to proactively identify risks, strengthen programs, and drive continuous improvement across safety, environmental compliance, and workplace well‑being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Proven ability to communicate and train across diverse employee groups.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ergonomic programs and ergonomic analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety & Environmental Excellence: Proactively inspect the facility to identify, assess, and resolve safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Serve as the site subject‑matter expert on EHS regulations, compliance requirements, and related insurance standards.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, while aligning with corporate EHS guidelines.
• Build a Strong Safety Culture: Design and lead safety initiatives, programs, and communications that drive engagement, awareness, and injury reduction.
• Partner with leaders and employees to embed safety into daily operations and decision‑making.
• Lead or actively participate in key programs including the Safety Committee, Ergonomics Committee, Emergency Response Team (ERT), General Workplace Inspections (GWI), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Drive Data‑Informed Improvement: Manage the Incident Investigation Report (IIR) process, including near misses, and lead root cause analysis with department leaders.
• Develop and track EHS metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Audit and maintain the Safety Management System in alignment with corporate standards.
• Environmental & Site Oversight: Oversee environmental programs in partnership with consultants, auditors, and facilities teams—while driving sustainability improvements.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Manage site security systems and related practices.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• parental, medical and military leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• hospital indemnity
• identity protection
• legal services
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

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