Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager
Jobot · Wausau, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$100k–$120k/yrFull-time
Backed by more than 100 years of manufacturing excellence, this industry‑leading steel fabricator builds critical infrastructure using American‑made steel. The company is known for delivering challenging and iconic projects, offering long‑term stability, strong leadership, career growth opportunities, and a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Pay
$100,000 – $120,000 per year
Relocation assistance provided.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Collaborative culture
- Excellent benefits package
- Annual bonus incentives
- Accelerated career growth
- Relocation assistance
Responsibilities
- Champion a Zero Incident Safety Culture through leadership, accountability, and employee engagement
- Develop, implement, and enhance EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
- Conduct facility audits, safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury‑prevention initiatives
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Track, analyze, and communicate safety metrics, trends, and performance data to leadership
- Manage workers’ compensation programs, restricted‑duty assignments, and return‑to‑work initiatives
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors
- Lead and facilitate site safety committees, near‑miss reporting programs, and employee engagement activities
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for both hourly and salaried employees
- Oversee emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, severe weather response, and site drills
- Administer powered industrial truck certification and other required compliance training programs
- Ensure proper PPE selection, usage, and compliance throughout the facility
- Maintain environmental compliance programs, waste‑management processes, recycling initiatives, and required regulatory reporting
- Support operational leaders in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainable safety performance
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within manufacturing, heavy industrial, fabrication, construction materials, steel, metals, or similar environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical application in a production environment
- Proven experience building safety programs that reduce incidents and improve employee engagement
- Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs
- Working knowledge of workers’ compensation management and return‑to‑work programs
- Ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
- Strong communication, training, coaching, and leadership skills
- Experience managing regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field
- CSP, ASP, CIH, or other advanced EHS certifications
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, structural steel, welding, fabrication, or industrial operations
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
Ideal Background
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Heavy Manufacturing
- Industrial Metals
- Bridge Fabrication
- Construction Materials
- Foundries
- Mining & Aggregates
- Heavy Industrial Operations
- Large Multi‑Shift Manufacturing Facilities