Environmental Health And Safety Manager

Job Summary:

As the EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Leader, you will spearhead the cultivation of a robust EHS culture while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and corporate protocols within our facility.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary architect of the facility's EHS system, embodying our corporate values through exemplary leadership.
• Focus on coaching employees at all levels to achieve top-tier EHS performance.
• Act as a key strategic partner and member of the facility leadership team.
• Mentor and develop others to enhance their proficiency as EHS leaders.
• Communicate complex EHS situations, regulations, and metrics effectively across all organizational levels.
• Provide clear direction to ensure compliant execution of EHS programs throughout the facility.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate EHS Team to develop programs and policies.
• Research, develop, and implement approved policies and procedures governing occupational safety and environmental practices in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Design strategies and identify resources necessary to deliver high-quality and cost-effective EHS training to employees throughout the facility.
• Offer expertise in all EHS areas, recognizing personal limitations and seeking external assistance when necessary.
• Translate experience into actionable initiatives aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance, risk reduction, employee engagement, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Oversee workers' compensation, liability, or property claim investigations and assist in identifying corrective actions.
• Represent the company during Health and Safety inspections by federal, state, or local agencies.
• Conduct routine EHS audits and inspections to verify compliance and address deficiencies promptly.
• Develop and monitor corrective actions resulting from audits, near misses, and inspections.
• Coordinate and manage standard work for hourly safety teams/coordinators.
• Report to the NA Director of EHS and collaborate with the company's US EHS Team.
• Experience with Management Systems such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System is advantageous.
• Manage security personnel either through third-party contracts or direct hiring.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or related fields, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through work experience.
• 7 or more years of progressively responsible safety and environmental roles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CSHM are desirable but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in governmental safety compliance regulations and their implications on manufacturing operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and decision-makers effectively.
• Ability to work in both office and plant environments, occasionally facing extreme temperatures.
• Physical capabilities including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various tasks as required.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and work non-traditional hours to accommodate operational needs (e.g., 24/7 operations).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• 7 or more years of experience working in progressively more responsible safety and environmental roles in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with manufacturing equipment, work environments and procedures is preferred.

Experience:

• Food industry: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chicago, IL 60185: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person