Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - DeKalb, IL

VetJobs • DeKalb, IL

5d • $102,075 - $142,905 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager leads the facility’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security team and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, procedures, and company policies. The role integrates safety and environmental management systems into facility operations and serves on the Senior Leadership Team to help meet facility safety and environmental goals. The manager develops and continuously improves collaborative, proactive EHS programs and supports a culture of safe work practices and employee engagement.

This is an on-site manufacturing role requiring in-person attendance and flexibility to support production schedules, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change. The role may require 5–10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the position.
• Demonstrated 5–10 years of experience in a safety- and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Extensive working and detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA, regulatory compliance inspection procedures, and safety standards.
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing safety and knowledge of safety processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional teams and deliver results with respect, tact, and win-win outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence employees at all levels, from corporate or divisional leadership to site employees.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and self-initiative skills.
• Sound decision-making ability in routine and emergency situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including communicating with audiences with varied backgrounds and levels of understanding.
• High attention to detail and strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating performance metrics and outcomes.
• Ability to travel 5–10%.

Nice To Haves

• An EHS-related certification such as CSHO, WSO, OSHT, CET, CHMM, ASP, or CSP.
• Prior experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs.
• Knowledge of management systems such as ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, VPP, or SMS.
• Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations, including NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, meeting or exceeding relevant safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop the EHS Specialist.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs.
• Provide visibility into EHS progress and performance using leading and lagging measures.
• Develop and implement EHS programs that promote safe work practices, employee engagement, and improved metrics.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and reporting of PSM, RMP, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and stormwater programs.
• Educate, train, coach, and support operations teams in developing and executing consistent safety and environmental management programs.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on the Project Review Process for new equipment and Management of Change for existing processes and equipment, ensuring safety requirements are applied.
• Execute, measure, and monitor processes to assess EHS performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform risk assessments and help implement effective physical or behavioral controls; identify unsafe equipment operation and conditions and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Collaborate with other facilities to share EHS knowledge, risks, best practices, audit findings, and lessons learned.
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits and inspections and maintain associated records.
• Review incident and injury reports and analyze data to identify trends.
• Lead thorough incident investigations in coordination with site leadership.
• Foster a culture of active safety engagement and accountability for preventing at-risk behaviors.
• Lead and oversee EHS compliance and continuous-improvement program elements to identify risk-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee incident investigations and prepare CAPA reports to prevent recurring incidents across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop programs to reduce workers’ compensation costs, recordable injuries, and lost-time injuries.
• Apply ergonomic principles and recommend improvements using engineering or administrative controls.
• Use knowledge of biomechanics and human interaction with machinery and workstations.
• Provide leadership and support for site security.
• Engage in sustainability projects and activities.
• Effectively manage personnel and budget to meet targeted objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellness.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager