Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Emerson•Elk River, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and advance our safety, environmental, and sustainability programs at our Elk River, MN facility. In this role, you will partner across all functions to foster a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce environmental impact, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who enjoys building relationships, driving change, and creating a safe, healthy, and engaged workplace where employees can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Applied Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Three (3) or more years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local environmental and safety regulations.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections, compliance audits, and corrective action programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
Ability to travel occasionally to support meetings, audits, and collaboration across Emerson locations.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading environmental, safety, or sustainability programs in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of industrial hygiene monitoring, exposure assessment, and risk mitigation practices.
Demonstrated ability to influence others, drive positive behavioral change, and promote a strong safety culture.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational effectiveness while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and employee well-being through visible leadership, coaching, and consistent application of EHS policies and practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and other federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental, safety, industrial hygiene, and risk management programs.
Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, drive root cause analysis, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
Partner with operations, engineering, and site leadership to evaluate equipment, processes, materials, and facility changes while identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve performance.
Support and lead sustainability initiatives aligned with Emerson's environmental and operational objectives.
Manage EHS training programs, regulatory reporting, audits, recordkeeping, and documentation requirements.
Serve as a key resource for the site safety committee, leading improvement initiatives and supporting execution of the site's safety roadmap.