EH&S Manager

About the role

The EHS Manager will lead EHS matters to ensure the Company meets or exceeds legislative, corporate, and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards. This key role will be based in Freeport, IL and support the Lanark, IL facility (20% travel).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the development, implementation, and management of safety programs (LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental standards at multiple locations.
• Manage workers’ compensation loss control program, which includes monitoring claim levels, reducing costs, and early return to work.
• Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company’s high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
• Integrate and partner with the EHS team to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Organize and participate in safety committee activities.
• Develop specific EHS objectives and create actions plans to meet those objectives.
• Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required.
• Conduct internal EHS audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work with site leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Develop, deliver and/or coordinate EHS training and training tools.
• Manage and maintain site specific internal EHS systems and reporting tools.
• Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or Company required testing and training, including industrial hygiene testing as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.
• Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.
• Able to actively participate in team-oriented processes influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions/solutions.
• Must possess a theoretical and practical knowledge of all state and federal regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of current safety and loss control practices is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

The Salary Range: $82,000 - $115,000

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran