Site EHS Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time.
Title: Safety Manager
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
The Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is a key member of the site leadership team, responsible for leading safety performance across complex, high-hazard operations at a client facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role partners closely with maintenance, operations, contractors, and client leadership to ensure work is designed and executed safely while enabling reliable, resilient operations. Operating within a corn processing environment characterized by frequent maintenance activity and changing operational conditions, the Site EHS Manager leads through learning, adaptability, and strong operational partnerships. The role centers on understanding how work is actually performed, managing maintenance-driven and process safety risks, and strengthening defenses to reduce Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risk potential. Success is demonstrated through meaningful learning from events, better-informed decision-making, and increased leadership ownership of safety across the site.

Requirements

• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufa cturing, agricultural processing, or a similarly complex industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience identifying , prioritizing, and reducing Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) potential , including implementation of effective risk controls.
• Proven ability to apply EHS standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe and healthy work environment through partnership with operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard business and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint , for communication, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, supervisors, and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing stairs and elevated areas, wearing required PPE and respiratory protection, and performing field and office duties requiring sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management , Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CSHO , or equivalent.
• Prior EHS experience in corn milling, grain processing, ethanol production, feed mills, or wet/dry milling operations .
• Experience working in PSM-covered environments with a working understanding of OSHA 1910.119 and its application within maintenance- and operations-driven facilities.
• Strong background supporting maintenance-driven operations , including high-energy work, contractor activities, and complex work planning.
• Formal training or demonstrated practical application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) or other learning-based safety approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program with a primary focus on risk reduction, learning, and operational excellence , rather than compliance alone.
• Establish facility-level EHS goals and objectives aligned with C&W Services corporate priorities , track progress against those goals, and communicate performance internally and externally.
• Lead and continuously strengthen the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention process , identifying , prioritizing, and actively controlling unacceptable and marginal fatality risks.
• Integrate Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles into daily operations, leader engagement, and incident prevention strategies to improve how work is planned and executed.
• Serve as a visible, trusted EHS leader within the facility, building strong relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, contractors, and client partners.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to identify high-risk work and strengthen controls for activities including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, work at height, and contractor oversight .
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations through a learning-focused, systemic approach , identifying underlying organizational and operational contributors and driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coach and support leaders in recognizing risk, understanding operational tradeoffs, and reinforcing effective safety-related decision-making in the field.
• Implement and oversee EHS training programs for all employees, including new hire orientation, OSHA 10-hour training, and recurring site-specific safety training , ensuring training aligns with actual work and risk exposure.
• Implement and sustain the Client Business Unit’s and C&W Services’ EHS policies, procedures, and programs , adapting them as needed to ensure effective site-level execution.
• Lead EHS hazard assessments, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and PPE assessments , identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and reduce exposure to risk.
• Oversee and continuously improve site EHS information systems to ensure data integrity, meaningful trend analysis, and clear insight into emerging risks and improvement opportunities .
• Support other sites on a periodic basis, including travel as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and participate in special projects or initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays
• Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility
• Company provided safety apparel and uniforms
• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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