EHS Manager

Ecolab•Chicago, IL

1d•$107,600 - $161,500•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager for its Nalco Water plant in Bedford Park, Illinois. The role is a key member of the Plant Leadership Team and is responsible for building, leading, and sustaining a strong safety culture and effective SHE systems across a 24/7, high-complexity manufacturing operation. The manager leads SHE processes and initiatives for two facilities, working with employees and teams to identify losses, develop and implement solutions, and recognize successes. The role also partners with SHE teams across the network to share best practices and improve policies and practices; represents the site to outside agencies; and drives compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements. Using TPM and operational excellence methodologies, the manager continuously improves site performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, Health, or a related field.
5–8 years of SHE experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.
Experience with Safety / EHS Management Systems.
Supervisory or people-leadership experience.
Ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Demonstrated experience leading SHE within a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) operating system.
Experience driving change and influencing without formal authority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

Lead, own, and continuously improve the site’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Management Systems to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance to integrate SHE requirements into equipment design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities, using TPM methodologies to prevent injuries and equipment-related safety risks.
Use leading and lagging SHE performance metrics to analyze trends and lead accountable action plans.
Lead investigations of serious incidents and near misses, and support process safety event investigations using root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Lead industrial hygiene and chemical exposure control, and support process safety programs to reduce risks to employees, equipment, and the environment.
Drive site programs including 5S, TPM continuous improvement activities, safety observations, and safety committees.
Coordinate ECAP and other SHE audits, and work with site leadership to close findings and prevent recurrence.
Provide technical SHE guidance and coaching to plant leaders, engineers, and frontline teams.
Maintain environmental permits and compliance records for air, water, and waste requirements.
Develop, mentor, and coach the SHE team, strengthening site capability and succession readiness.
Contribute to plant strategy, capital project reviews, and operational decision-making so safety is incorporated early.
Build positive relationships and develop teams to promote a collaborative, engaged safety culture.
Partner with SHE teams across the network to share best practices and implement and upgrade SHE policies and practices.
Represent the site to outside agencies and drive compliance with internal and external requirements, audits, and assessments.