EH&S Manager

Overview

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. This role leads risk reduction initiatives, conducts audits and training, and collaborates with leadership to maintain safe, environmentally responsible operations for the Iowa Campus.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Develop, implement, and maintain campus-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
• Maintain OSHA compliance, including recordkeeping, reporting, and regulatory inspections.
• Develop and deliver training in areas such as ergonomics, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard communication, PPE, machine guarding, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes and return-to-work programs.
  
  

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage air, water, wastewater, waste disposal, stormwater, and hazardous materials programs.
• Maintain environmental permits, reporting, sampling, and documentation.
• Coordinate hazardous waste and universal waste management, including storage, labeling, manifesting, and vendor oversight.
• Develop pollution prevention, sustainability, and energy-reduction initiatives.
  
  

Leadership & Culture

• Provide EHS coaching and guidance to supervisors and employees.
• Drive a strong EHS culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional safety committees and emergency response teams.
• Collaborate with HR, Facilities, Engineering, Operations, and external regulatory agencies.
  
  

Emergency Preparedness

• Responsible for oversight of Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan administration and assures that compliance tasking with vendors is completed as directed by corporate schedules.
• Develop and maintain emergency action plans, including evacuation, fire safety, spill response, and first aid programs.
• Coordinate drills, training, and reviews of emergency procedures.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, training records, and compliance files.
• Prepare monthly and annual EHS metrics and performance reports for leadership.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators to drive improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years of EHS experience (industry-specific requirements may apply).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and leading safety programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and training skill
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (CHMM, CSP, ASP, CIH, CEM, etc.).
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, warehousing, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Experience with EHS management systems and digital reporting tools