Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - DeKalb, IL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•DeKalb, IL

3d•$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 participates in the Senior Leadership Team to help meet facility safety and environmental goals. The manager develops best-in-class EHS programs through collaborative, proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement. The position leads and develops EHS personnel, advises on OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs, and oversees compliance, performance monitoring, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions. It partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other facilities on safety and environmental programs, equipment and process changes, risk reduction, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The role also provides site security leadership and supports efforts to reduce workers’ compensation, recordable injury, and lost-time injury rates. This is an onsite manufacturing role in DeKalb, Illinois. In-person attendance and schedule flexibility are essential; schedules may vary and are subject to change. Travel of 5–10% is required. The stated annual salary range is $102,075–$142,905. Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, and eligible employees may receive an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, or a 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 achieve results respectfully and collaboratively.
Ability to communicate effectively and influence employees from corporate or divisional leadership through site-level employees.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and self-initiative skills.
Ability to make well-informed decisions 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.
Ability to manage personnel and budget to meet objectives.
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 the facility’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security team and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and company policies.
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.
Communicate EHS progress and performance using leading and lagging measures.
Develop and implement programs that promote safe work practices, employee engagement, and improved metrics.
Contribute to development, maintenance, and reporting for PSM, RMP, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and stormwater programs.
Educate, train, coach, and support Operations in developing and executing safety and environmental management programs.
Partner with Engineering and Quality on the Project Review Process for new equipment and the Management of Change process for existing processes and equipment.
Measure and monitor safety and environmental performance, identify improvement opportunities, and conduct risk assessments.
Identify unsafe equipment operation and conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Collaborate with other facilities to share EHS knowledge, risks, best practices, audit findings, and lessons learned.
Oversee regulatory compliance audits and inspections, including associated record keeping.
Review incident and injury reports, analyze data for trends, and lead thorough incident investigations with site leadership.
Promote a culture of safe work, employee engagement, and accountability for preventing at-risk behaviors.
Lead EHS compliance and continuous-improvement programs to identify opportunities for risk reduction.
Oversee incident investigations and prepare CAPA reports to prevent recurring incidents across multiple manufacturing sites.
Develop programs to reduce workers’ compensation, recordable injury, and lost-time injury rates.
Apply ergonomic principles, recommend engineering or administrative controls, and assess human interaction with machinery and workstations.
Provide leadership and support for site security.
Participate in sustainability projects and activities.
Manage personnel and budget to meet targeted objectives.
Travel 5–10%.