EHS Business Partner

Videojet Technologies Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

Onboarding training

Career development

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Videojet Technologies Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks an experienced EHS Business Partner to lead safety, environmental compliance, and culture-building at its ink manufacturing facility. You will mentor teams, drive engagement, and ensure written programs meet OSHA/EPA requirements.

The role centers on hands-on leadership with production and maintenance, translating safety into daily practices, with travel up to 10–15% for benchmarking and Kaizen activities across Videojet facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in chemical, solvent, ink, coatings, or similar manufacturing.
• Hands-on practitioner with operators and supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910, RCRA hazardous waste, chemical safety, and IH.
• EHS certifications like CSP/CIH/CHMM/Osha 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene activities across production, labs, and warehousing.
• Deliver practical hands-on training across all shifts.
• Build risk-based safety and compliance measures to reduce exposure.
• Implement Kamishibai audits to reinforce safe behaviors.
• Create KPIs to track leading and lagging indicators and drive improvement.
• Foster safety culture through coaching, recognition, and leadership presence.
• Maintain OSHA/EPA required written programs (LOTO, HazCom, RCRA, Respiratory, Emergency/Spill).
• Oversee chemical and solvent safety handling, storage, and disposal.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Manage spill response readiness, respirator programs and drills.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership to embed EHS in daily workflows.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training & coaching

Risk assessment

Kamishibai audits

Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Safety

Job description

Imagine yourself… Owning the safety and environmental compliance of a full manufacturing site, with visible, everyday impact on the people who work there. Coaching and building safety culture on the floor — not just writing policy from behind a desk. Being part of a strong, connected EHS community across Videojet and the broader Veralto network. It's possible with a role at Videojet. Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. We partner with customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their efficiency, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. We provide technology leadership in continuous ink jet (CIJ), thermal ink jet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing. We believe that real breakthroughs come from teams that think big and respect each other's differences – different ideas, different perspectives, and different experiences. We encourage all voices to be heard, both internally as we collaborate and externally as we listen to our customers' most pressing needs. And we would love to have you on this journey with us!

We Offer:

• Competitive vacation and time-off benefits
• Professional onboarding and training programs
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A collaborative team environment with strong growth potential

We are hiring a hands-on, practitioner-level EHS Business Partner to lead safety, environmental compliance, and culture-building at our Elk Grove ink manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone who is a teacher, coach, and doer — deeply experienced in chemical/solvent operations and passionate about building strong safety engagement on the floor. The EHS Business Partner will oversee daily EHS operations, regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement. This leader will work shoulder-to-shoulder with production teams to strengthen safety culture, drive measurable performance, and ensure written program compliance across the site. This position is based at Videojet's manufacturing facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

In This Role, a Typical Day Will Look Like:

• Daily EHS Management — Lead day-to-day oversight of safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene activities across production, labs, and warehousing.
• Training & Coaching — Deliver practical, hands-on training that builds capability and confidence across all shifts.
• Risk-Based Safety & Compliance — Build and execute risk-based safety and compliance measures that prioritize controls, reduce exposure potential, and proactively identify hazards. Use risk insights to drive stronger associate engagement and visible leadership involvement.
• Kamishibai Audits — Implement and manage Kamishibai layered process audits to reinforce safe behaviors and verify compliance.
• KPI Development — Create meaningful, measurable KPIs that track leading and lagging indicators, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement.
• Safety Culture & Engagement — Build strong buy-in at all levels through coaching, communication, recognition, and visible leadership presence.
• Written Program Compliance — Maintain and update OSHA/EPA-required written programs (LOTO, HazCom, RCRA, Respiratory Protection, Emergency and Spill Response, etc.).
• Chemical & Solvent Safety — Oversee safe handling, storage, transfer, and disposal of inks, solvents, and hazardous materials in a production environment.
• Incident Investigation — Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Emergency Preparedness — Manage spill response readiness, respirator programs, and emergency drills.
• Cross-Functional Partnership — Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership to embed EHS into daily workflows.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other engineering or science-focused field is required.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in chemical, solvent, ink, coatings, or similar manufacturing.
• Proven success as a hands-on practitioner who works directly with operators and supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910, RCRA hazardous waste, chemical safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Demonstrated ability to drive engagement, influence behavior, and build safety culture.
• Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other EHS-related certification preferred.
• Experience managing/handling compliance issues, permitting, manufacturing operations, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting, and record keeping.
• Experience with flammable liquid — Class I, Div. I safety and compliance regulations.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor experience preferred.
• Some travel of up to 10-15% may be required for benchmarking and Kaizen activities at other Videojet facilities.
• Preferred Certifications CSP CIH CHMM OSHA 30-Hour

Preferred Certifications

• CSP
• CIH
• CHMM
• OSHA 30-Hour

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Builds trust and engagement at all levels
• Thrives in chemical/solvent operations
• Coaches, teaches, and develops people
• Drivers measurable results through KPIs
• Strengthens safety culture through daily presence
• Ensures compliance with rigor and discipline
• Applies risk-based thinking to prevent incidents and elevate leadership involvement

Videojet is proud to be part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5.5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $115000 - $125000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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