Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Overview

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities at the facility to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role will support a new Generac Industrial Energy location in Sussex, WI, offering a unique greenfield opportunity to build EHS programs, processes, and culture from the ground up. The environment will operate with a start-up mindset, requiring agility, ownership, and hands-on leadership, while delivering high-impact contributions to Generac’s industrial power solutions portfolio.

This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to implement best-in-class safety programmes, drive regulatory compliance, and advance a zero-incident culture. The EHS Manager plays a critical role in monitoring operations, mitigating risk, and ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, Wisconsin DNR, and other applicable regulations while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or EHS-related field.
• 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.
• 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)
  
  

Great Reasons To Work For Generac

• Competitive Benefits: 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 our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.