EHS Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Elk Grove Village, CA

25d

About The Position

The EHS Manager/Specialist leads and supports environmental, health, safety, and machine safeguarding initiatives across assigned manufacturing facilities. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, and facility leadership to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements while improving workplace safety culture and environmental performance. The position calls for a hands-on EHS professional with compliance, risk assessment, and machine safeguarding experience who can influence behavioral change, support operational excellence, and develop sustainable EHS systems. The role supports facilities in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and Valparaiso, Indiana, and requires regular travel between the assigned sites. It works with Operations Management and the Senior Environmental Engineer and EHS Director on EHS programs, management systems, environmental compliance, training, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience administering and managing safety training, compliance programs, and recordkeeping requirements in accordance with OSHA.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities, including the ability to analyze complex situations and implement practical solutions.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes at all organizational levels.
Strong communication and presentation abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

EHS experience in a manufacturing setting.
EHS Insight or similar EHS management system experience.
Certifications such as CSP, CIH, ASP, CHMM, PE, or other relevant EHS credentials.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations Management on environmental, health, and safety compliance activities, management system requirements, and Joint Health & Safety Committees.
Train, mentor, and coach plant supervisors and managers on applicable EHS Management System modules in EHS Insight.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance EHS performance.
Communicate EHS expectations, influence organizational change, and build collaborative partnerships with employees, leaders, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Develop and standardize machine safety processes across facilities, including support for equipment installations, capital projects, and Management of Change activities.
Manage environmental programs including SPCC, stormwater, industrial wastewater, hazardous waste, and related permit requirements.
Coordinate with the Senior Environmental Engineer and EHS Director to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate environmental requirements.
Lead or participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action processes.
Conduct EHS audits and assessments, identify compliance gaps, and drive timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor facility compliance and assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and environmental requirements.
Deliver EHS training programs and serve as a resource for supervisors and managers.
Partner with Human Resources to ensure employees receive required onboarding and job-specific safety training.
Travel regularly between assigned sites in Elk Grove Village, IL, and Valparaiso, IN, to support EHS programs and initiatives.
Perform other environmental, health, safety, and risk management duties as assigned.