Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

Prince Industries•Carol Stream, IL

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager develops, implements, and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs that promote a safe workplace, ensure regulatory compliance, and support employee well-being and operational excellence. The role partners with leaders and employees across Prince Industries’ facilities to identify risks, reduce workplace injuries, strengthen the safety culture, and comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. The manager administers companywide safety programs, conducts facility inspections and audits, investigates incidents, manages workers’ compensation activities, and develops and delivers employee training. The position also monitors environmental compliance, maintains relevant records, supports waste-management and pollution-prevention efforts, tracks EH&S performance, and contributes to continuous improvement and company initiatives, including ISO certification efforts. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, as is at least three years of environmental health and safety experience in manufacturing. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, are eligible due to ITAR regulations. Compensation is $90,000–$125,000, with final compensation determined by experience and interview.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of environmental health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
Understanding of EPA and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.
Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical workplace applications.
Ability to walk manufacturing facilities regularly, climb ladders, access elevated work areas, lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national, due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) certification.
OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain companywide EH&S programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct routine facility inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits; identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements; maintain safety metrics, incident records, and regulatory reports.
Lead safety committee meetings and support employee involvement initiatives.
Investigate workplace injuries, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Maintain OSHA logs and related documentation, analyze incident trends, and recommend risk-reduction measures.
Administer the workers’ compensation program across all locations, including reporting, claim coordination, employee and stakeholder communication, and recordkeeping.
Monitor workers’ compensation claims, reserves, and costs; recommend cost-containment strategies and participate in claim reviews and audits.
Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs and work with Human Resources, Operations, plant leadership, insurers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and legal counsel as needed.
Develop and implement initiatives to reduce injury frequency, claim severity, and workers’ compensation expenses.
Develop and conduct EH&S training, facilitate new-hire safety orientation and annual refresher training, and document required training and certifications.
Promote safety awareness through communication campaigns and employee safety initiatives.
Monitor regulatory changes and communicate their impacts to leadership.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulations; coordinate regulatory inspections and respond to agency inquiries as necessary.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventory records.
Support environmental reporting, waste management, sustainability initiatives, pollution prevention, and waste reduction.
Monitor environmental permits and reporting obligations; coordinate hazardous-waste storage, handling, and disposal.
Assist with environmental audits and corrective-action implementation.
Track and analyze EH&S performance metrics, recommend process improvements, and collaborate with leadership on annual safety goals and objectives.
Support ISO certification efforts, continuous improvement projects, and operational excellence programs.