Corporate EHS Manager

About the role

Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of company-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, programs, and safety culture initiatives across all sites. Based in Elk Grove Village, IL with travel across multiple sites, up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive risk management processes by overseeing hazard identification, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership and operations teams on regulatory compliance, performance metrics, and EHS strategy alignment
• Manage all environmental compliance activities, including permitting, documentation, and interactions with regulatory agencies
• Oversee the design and implementation of safety training programs, SOPs, and onboarding processes to ensure workforce competency and continuous improvement
• Chair the Corporate Safety Committee and lead cross-functional collaboration to embed safety into operational processes and accountability structures
• Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, ensuring plans, teams, and infrastructure are maintained and tested
• Monitor and evaluate EHS performance through audits, inspections, and KPI tracking to ensure continuous compliance and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field
• 5+ years in a safety leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years at a management or senior supervisory level
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I, and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs across multiple sites or departments
• Demonstrated ability managing training strategy development, compliance systems, and incident response programs

Preferred Skills

• CSP certification preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Technology fluency with implementation of EHS software systems

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with moderate noise levels and prolonged computer use
• Frequent presence required in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production and warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
• Occasional hybrid work may be approved based on managerial discretion and business needs
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay

$110,000–$150,000