EHS Manager

Trinity Health • Shell Rock, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

TrinityRail Maintenance Services is searching for a talented team player to fill the opening of EHS Manager at our Shell Rock, IA plant facility. This role owns the site’s safety and environmental function, partnering with leaders to drive compliance, reduce risk, and support Trinity’s goals. As a new, state-of-the-art railcar maintenance facility, we are looking for a hands-on EHS leader who can build trust, strengthen systems, and help shape a culture of safety accountability from the ground up. This is a high-impact opportunity for an EHS leader who wants to shape systems, influence culture, and leave a lasting mark on a growing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental health, or a related field
• 5+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience leading employees or safety professionals
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, health, and workers’ compensation regulations
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, RCMS, or similar management systems
• Experience leading audits, corrective actions, and compliance follow-through
• Ability to lead, coach, and influence across all levels of the organization
• Strong manufacturing awareness with the ability to learn operations quickly
• Strong recordkeeping, reporting, and follow-through skills
• Clear communication style with the ability to partner from the shop floor to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

• 10 years preferred (safety experience in a manufacturing environment)
• Certified Safety Professional certification strongly preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Own and lead safety and environmental programs that support compliance with company expectations and regulatory requirements
• Drive compliance through EHS Management Systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and RCMS
• Lead and develop multi-shift safety professionals responsible for implementing, monitoring, and improving safety and environmental programs
• Lead safety investigations across departments, ensuring timely fact-finding, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and shared learning
• Oversee workers’ compensation matters, including case investigation, return-to-work support, and partnership with Operations
• Own high-hazard work analysis, ergonomic assessments, and proactive risk evaluations that reduce exposure and improve workplace conditions
• Lead multi-shift safety committees, training, and coaching that reinforce accountability, employee engagement, and safe work practices
• Work directly with employees and leaders to resolve safety concerns, remove barriers, and reinforce a culture of ownership and follow-through
• Maintain accurate records, communicate trends, and keep facility leadership informed of risks, progress, and compliance needs

What This Job Offers

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