Regional EHS Mgr

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chicago, IL

7h•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional EHS Manager supports manufacturing locations throughout the Midwest region of the United States and is based at the corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. The role supports all aspects of environmental, health, and safety, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance. The manager drives cultural transformation and proactive EHS initiatives, helps ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and interfaces directly with regulatory agency officials. The position provides EHS leadership and direction across multiple sites, works with plant management to establish consistent practices and location-specific programs, and collaborates with personnel to implement improvements and corrective and preventive actions. It also supports effective, timely EHS training and education programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, and/or Safety Engineering.
At least 7 years of EHS experience, including at least 5 years in a manufacturing or corporate setting or consulting.
Technical experience in environmental permitting, air pollution control, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste, stormwater, SPCC, machine guarding, and control of hazardous energy (LOTO), in addition to standard EHS competencies.
Ability to identify and understand relevant regulations and interpret them for facility personnel.
Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, especially when communicating with regulatory agencies.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Title V air permit experience.
CHMM, PE, ASP, CSP, and/or CIH certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain facility environmental and safety compliance with regulatory programs, including CAA, CWA, RCRA, OSHA, EPCRA, TSCA, and DOT.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental permits and safety regulations, including written programs, monitoring logs, recordkeeping, and timely agency submissions.
Represent the company in interactions with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies regarding plant activities, including responding to requests for information, questions, comments, or concerns.
Provide EHS leadership, support, and direction across multiple sites and establish strong working relationships with site management teams.
Promote consistency in EHS practices and procedures across assigned manufacturing facilities, working with plant management to develop location-specific programs and procedures aligned with corporate policies and standards.
Collaborate with plant personnel on process and facility improvements and track and facilitate corrective and preventive actions to mitigate hazards, address environmental noncompliance, reduce injuries, and prevent incidents.
Work with employees at all levels and with consultants, legal counsel, subcontractors, vendors, and other external contacts to advance EHS initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations and company policy.
Identify, evaluate, and track accident and injury trends and recommend practical corrective actions.
Ensure EHS training and education programs, including new-hire orientation, toolbox training, and regulatory training, are effective and conducted on time.