EHS Manager

HotRun•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At [Company Name], the HSE Manager is a cornerstone of the Milwaukee Senior Leadership Team, bridging world-class productivity with industry-leading sustainability. The role is critical in ensuring the company's environmental footprint and safety records are precise, aligning with a culture where safety is a core value. This position offers a strategic seat at the table, directly influencing site strategy and P&L through risk mitigation. The manager will benefit from global manufacturing resources while leading the specific HSE vision for the Milwaukee facility, taking ownership of "Audit Ready" excellence from Industrial Hygiene to Environmental Permit Compliance. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values professional development and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive HSE leadership within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, EPA permit compliance, and Workers’ Compensation administration.
Proficient in using data to influence and motivate change.
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable goals for shop-floor associates and executive leadership alike.
A relentless drive to lower risk and improve IH metrics (Persistence).
A leader who understands that associate engagement is the key to a safe plant (Strategic Empathy).
The ability to find the "why" behind an incident and implement the "how" for the solution (Problem Solving).

Nice To Haves

Injection Molding or Plastics experience.
CSP, CIH, or CHMM certifications.

Responsibilities

Enliven a culture of safety, utilizing motivational techniques and coaching to ensure HSE is a core value for all associates.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure HSE goals are integrated into every capital project and production run.
Mentor line supervision and plant leadership, transforming them into effective HSE coaches within their own departments.
Lead site-wide risk assessments.
Drive "Root Cause" investigations that prevent future problems.
Manage all environmental permits, sample collections, and testing, ensuring the facility remains a leader in community sustainability.
Serve as the subject matter expert on Industrial Hygiene (noise, ergonomics, air quality), Contractor Safety, and Site Security.
Maintain and broadcast Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that drive continuous improvement and transparency.
Manage the HSE budget with precision, justifying investments that protect people and assets.
Keep the facility in a continuous state of "Audit Ready" compliance with both corporate and governmental (OSHA/EPA) standards.