Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager

Octopi • Waunakee, WI

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About The Position

Asahi Beer USA / Octopi Brewing is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to develop and run occupational health and safety programs and maintain compliance with federal, state, local, DOT, and environmental regulations. The role focuses on identifying hazards, preventing incidents, training employees, and partnering with leaders across the facility to promote safe work practices.

The EHS Manager works visibly across the facility and collaborates with management, the Safety Committee, and the Compliance Manager. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk. It includes responsibility for safety policies, training, inspections, incident response, OSHA recordkeeping, chemical safety, industrial hygiene support, and emergency planning.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of health and safety experience.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA best practices and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking, strong attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and move 165 pounds as needed, stand for long periods, and perform a wide range of motion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and communicate them across departments.
• Enforce federal, state, local, DOT, and environmental regulations alongside the Compliance Manager.
• Continuously assess the site for safety concerns and work with teams to develop solutions.
• Plan and conduct safety training in person and through the LMS, including emergency procedures, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, chemical safety, and CPR.
• Record and report accidents and hazards, support root cause analysis and incident investigations, and track trends to prevent repeat incidents.
• Provide technical expertise in chemical safety and support industrial hygiene programs such as respiratory protection and hearing conservation.
• Lead monthly safety meetings and maintain the Safety Committee.
• Handle OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, and keep safety data sheets current and accessible.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Write SOPs and help departments put them into practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months, with company match: 100% up to 3% and 50% on the next 2%.
• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that increases with tenure.
• 9 paid holidays when they fall on the employee's scheduled workday.
• A free beer after shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed