Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

Prince Industries LLC•Batavia, IL

11d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager develops, implements, and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs to 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 safety culture, and comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. The manager administers companywide safety programs, conducts inspections and audits, investigates incidents, and oversees workers’ compensation administration across all locations. The role also develops and delivers employee training, monitors regulatory changes, coordinates agency inspections, maintains environmental and safety documentation, and supports environmental management and continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires regular walking through manufacturing facilities, climbing ladders, accessing elevated work areas, inspecting equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and U.S. nationals—are eligible. 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, and inspect equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
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.
Lead safety committee meetings and support employee involvement initiatives.
Maintain safety metrics, incident records, OSHA logs, and regulatory reporting documentation.
Investigate workplace injuries, near misses, property damage incidents, and safety concerns; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Analyze incident and claims trends and recommend measures to reduce risk.
Administer the company’s workers’ compensation program across all locations.
Ensure workplace injuries and illnesses are reported promptly and documented in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements.
Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and legal counsel as necessary.
Serve as a point of contact for employees, supervisors, and claims representatives throughout the claims process.
Monitor claim activity, reserves, and costs; recommend cost-containment strategies.
Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs.
Maintain workers’ compensation records and documentation concerning claims, medical restrictions, and accommodations.
Participate in claim review meetings and work with insurance carriers to manage and resolve claims effectively.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, and plant leadership to ensure consistent application of workers’ compensation policies and procedures.
Support workers’ compensation audits, payroll reporting, insurance renewals, OSHA recordkeeping, and injury reporting requirements.
Develop initiatives to reduce injury frequency, claim severity, and workers’ compensation expenses.
Develop and conduct EH&S training for employees, supervisors, and managers; facilitate new-hire safety orientation and annual refresher training.
Ensure required safety certifications and training records are completed and documented.
Promote safety awareness through communication campaigns and safety initiatives.
Monitor changes in EH&S regulations 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, and sustainability initiatives.
Monitor compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
Coordinate hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal; support pollution prevention and waste reduction programs.
Assist with environmental audits and corrective action implementation.
Track and analyze EH&S performance metrics and recommend and implement process and procedure improvements.
Collaborate with leadership to establish annual safety goals and objectives.
Support ISO certification efforts, continuous improvement projects, and operational excellence programs.