Manufacturing Plant EHS Manager

Spectrum Brands • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager oversees environmental, health, safety, security, and workers’ compensation matters for United Industries’ Home & Garden Division at the Vinita Park manufacturing facility. The role helps provide a safe and healthy workplace while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal EHS regulations. The position is based onsite in the St. Louis, Missouri area, with approximately 50% of work in the office and 50% in manufacturing facilities. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The manager leads facility EHS and sustainability initiatives, maintains compliance programs and reporting, delivers employee and manager training, supports emergency preparedness, and conducts audits and incident investigations. The role also supports workers’ compensation and return-to-work efforts, collaborates with site and corporate leadership, and promotes Spectrum Brands’ values of Trust, Accountability, and Collaboration.

The stated salary range is $106,000 to $132,000. Pay within the range depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. The position is eligible for an annual merit increase, incentive compensation, or a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an EHS role with demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental health and safety regulations.
• Manufacturing facility experience is required.
• Strong analytical skills to determine root cause, resolve operational failures, and establish corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and manage toward goal attainment.
• Ability to coordinate the design, build, and implementation of quality solutions to problems and drive EHS requirements.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and facilitate work teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with site leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on training and coaching.
• Demonstrated success in managing systems and processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, presentation, and training skills.
• Strong organization and planning abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PC skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Process Safety Management/Risk Management Planning is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field of study is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility’s environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives in alignment with local, group, and corporate objectives.
• Manage safety performance and reporting through electronic EHS Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations; represent or support representation of the company in regulatory interactions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver training for managers and employees on safety and environmental topics, including fire prevention, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste handling, spill prevention and control, chemical hygiene and safety, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and hazard communication.
• Serve as a key leader on the plant Safety Committee, facilitating safety initiatives, campaigns, and communications.
• Oversee site emergency action planning, collaborate with local Police and Fire Departments, and coordinate emergency drills.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) standards, including scheduling Process Hazard Analyses, submitting Risk Management Plans, and training affected personnel.
• Conduct EHS audits, communicate findings to site and corporate leadership, and drive corrective actions in partnership with employees.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain required environmental reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Compile, analyze, and submit safety and accident statistics to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required.
• Support the workers’ compensation program by providing incident data, leading investigations, recommending corrective actions, and facilitating return-to-work or modified-duty plans.
• Demonstrate and promote Spectrum Brands’ core values of Trust, Accountability, and Collaboration to support service excellence, organizational goals, and fiscal responsibility.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Eligible for an annual merit increase, incentive compensation, or a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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