Autonomous EHS Leader - Food Manufacturing Safety

Michael Page; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities within an expands

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing organization in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead site-wide safety programs, build and coach a Safety Coordinators team, and strengthen OSHA compliance across a high-volume facility.

The role drives audits, incident investigations, training, and risk mitigation, partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership to advance safety culture and environmental initiatives as the operation grows.

Qualifications

• Progressive safety management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading safety teams and developing direct reports.
• Strong OSHA knowledge and regulatory compliance expertise.
• Experience implementing safety processes and procedures from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide safety strategy and daily EHS activities
• Manage and develop a team of Safety Coordinators
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective action programs
• Drive incident investigation and root-cause analysis efforts
• Develop and facilitate safety training programs across all levels of the organization
• Partner closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams
• Lead ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives
• Oversee programs including LOTO, electrical safety, machine guarding, and fall protection
• Build employee engagement and accountability around safety performance
• Support future environmental and wastewater-related initiatives as the role evolves

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety program development

Incident management

Job description

A growing food manufacturing organization in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead site-wide safety programs, build and coach a Safety Coordinators team, and strengthen OSHA compliance across a high-volume facility.

The role drives audits, incident investigations, training, and risk mitigation, partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership to advance safety culture and environmental initiatives as the operation grows.