EHS Manager

The EHS Manager will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across Midwest operations in Greenup and Newton, IL. This individual will work cross-functionally at all organizational levels to ensure EHS initiatives are developed collaboratively, deployed effectively, and sustained for long-term success. The role includes direct supervisory responsibility for one team member, encompassing coaching, development, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to advance site-level EHS programs, ensuring sustainability and alignment with company goals.

• Integrate lean manufacturing principles and EHS management systems to design scalable and efficient EHS processes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on a broad range of EHS and regulatory topics, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and Workers’ Compensation.

• Collaborate closely with site operations and corporate EHS teams to harmonize practices.

• Guide and support direct report(s) to drive standardized EHS program deployment while ensuring site-level engagement.

• Conduct EHS audits and provide clear, actionable recommendations for systemic improvements.

• Lead root cause investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive action plans.

• Design and deliver EHS training programs to build awareness and ensure consistent program adoption.

• Regularly update site leadership on EHS program progress and performance metrics.

• Oversee and provide technical guidance for a wide array of EHS programs, including but not limited to:

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

  • Arc Flash Safety

  • Hazard Communication

  • Machine Guarding

  • Fall Protection

  • Powered Industrial Trucks

  • Cranes & Hoists

  • Environmental compliance (waste, stormwater, air emissions, wastewater)

  • PPE Assessments

  • Safety Committee and First Aid Team coordination

  • Ammonia safety programs and response teams

  • New employee safety onboarding

Position Challenges & Expectations

• Maintain a high ethical standard; consistently demonstrate integrity in decision-making.

• Be results-driven, hands-on, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Operate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Be a visible presence on the production floor, fostering a culture of safety through engagement.

• Anticipate potential EHS risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

• Effectively communicate EHS’s value and alignment with business objectives across the organization.

• Be collaborative, team-oriented, and comfortable navigating organizational change.

• Exhibit servant leadership principles in managing people and programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing setting (preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field (preferred).

• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to build sustainable programs using Plan-Do-Check-Act principles.

• Demonstrated ability to shift between strategic and tactical focus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, consensus-building, and influence.

• Strong analytical skills and comfort with ambiguity.

• Experience conducting audits and translating findings into actionable improvements.

• Capable of simplifying complex ideas into digestible concepts for broader understanding and buy-in.

• Proven ability to design and lead EHS training programs with clear learning objectives and engaging content.

• Effective project management and program development abilities.

• Experience developing and tracking leading and lagging EHS metrics.

Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred):

• OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910)

• Department of Transportation (49 CFR)

• Environmental Protection Agency (40 CFR)