Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all EHS programmes, including hazard communication, compliance reporting, training, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations; oversee environmental reporting and permit support activities.
• Drive strategic EHS initiatives, including safety culture programmes and “Drive to Zero” efforts, to improve overall site performance.
• Facilitate and lead safety committees while influencing employees and leadership to adopt best practices in health and safety.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and job safety analyses to identify risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage hazardous waste programmes, industrial hygiene activities, and environmental monitoring efforts.
• Assess and improve workplace ergonomics, safety processes, and risk controls to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
• Drive sustainability and waste reduction initiatives, including recycling and supply chain partnerships.
• Provide leadership and oversight to EHS team members and act as a key functional expert within the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5 years of progressive EHS experience; 3 years of implementation experience with safety related programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or EHS-related field (preferred).
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of waste management regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data management systems.
• Experience supporting FTZ/security requirements and preparing environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, emissions, hazardous waste reporting) (preferred).

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, and many more.
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking, and many employee activities.
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow employees to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers.
• Pride! Generac employees always rise to the occasion during storms, volunteering their time with the customer support team or on the production line, and going into storm-affected areas to repair generators.
• Generac offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific conditions of this job include being typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.