Site Lead, EHS

Entegris • Chaska, MN

1d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Lead, Site EHS to join their Environmental Health & Safety team in Chaska, MN. This role is a key site leader responsible for fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. The EHS Lead will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and daily oversight of EHS programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices. The position involves developing, implementing, and refining systems and programs to protect employees, support operations, and promote sustainable business performance. Utilizing a data-driven approach, the EHS Lead will proactively identify risks, monitor key indicators, establish performance metrics, and implement corrective actions to achieve top-tier EHS results. This role acts as a visible champion for operational excellence and employee engagement, leading site-wide initiatives such as regulatory compliance, environmental programs, hazardous waste management, training, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and emergency response. Collaboration with site leadership, employees, and cross-functional teams is crucial for building a proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented culture focused on injury prevention, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. Success hinges on strong leadership, the ability to influence across all organizational levels, and the flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment while advancing Entegris' commitment to an injury-free workplace, environmental responsibility, and leading EHS performance. The work at Entegris Chaska directly impacts global customers and sites by supporting critical manufacturing processes, making safety, quality, and operational excellence paramount.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Science, Engineering, or a related EHS discipline required.
• Minimum of 7 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (10+ years preferred), with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience managing both safety and environmental compliance programs, including air, water, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and applicable state requirements).
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory inspections strongly preferred.
• Experience with hazardous materials/chemical safety management.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, identify root cause(s), and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and improving EHS programs in an operational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels and build effective working relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret regulations and apply sound, practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Soft skills of this role include; Leadership Presence, Influencing Skills, Accountability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching & Development, Critical Thinking, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Adaptability and ability to take regulatory compliance and make it simple for learners and leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar are a significant plus.
• Plastics experience preferred such as molding

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on EHS training and coaching to managers, supervisors, and employees to reinforce safe work practices and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the site’s EHS subject matter expert, overseeing day-to-day compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Support incident investigations and site inspections, assist in identifying root causes and risks, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to identify hazards, address safety and environmental concerns, and reinforce safe behaviors.
• Partner with facilities, engineering, and operations on new projects and process changes to identify EHS risks, implement appropriate controls, and obtain required environmental permits. This would include participation in MOC, FMEA, PSSR, etc.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including air, water, and waste, along with required monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Support regulatory inspections and serve as the primary contact for agency inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Track and review EHS performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain any required corporate management system activities, including internal audits and ongoing improvements.
• Maintain an annual budget for EHS needs including forecasting for capital expenditures to ensure continuous reduction of risk.
• Build strong working relationships across the site to promote accountability, collaboration, and a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey

What This Job Offers

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