EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Wells Concrete Products, Inc.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Wellness incentives

Paid holidays

PTO

Flexible spending accounts

HSA options

401(k) with profit sharing

Nice Healthcare access

Employee assistance resources

Pet insurance

Critical illness coverage

Accident coverage

Hospital indemnity plans

Leave benefits for family care

Job summary

Wells Concrete Products, Inc. is seeking an EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs within a precast concrete facility. You will partner with production and leadership to build a culture of safety, reduce risk, and ensure OSHA and environmental compliance across operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, risk assessment, incident investigations, and training to empower teams, promote accountability, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHS experience in construction, manufacturing, or precast environments.
• OSHA 30 (General Industry) preferred; ability to obtain OSHA 501 required.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and safety best practices.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through communication, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Lead safety training programs (LOTO, PPE, fall protection, confined space, lifting techniques).
• Perform incident investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Create and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for key job functions.
• Partner with contractors to ensure adherence to company safety standards.
• Conduct safety audits and track corrective actions to completion.
• Analyze safety data (TRIR, DART) and provide reports with improvement recommendations.
• Support environmental compliance efforts, including waste management and pollution prevention.
• Implement sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
• Monitor compliance with air, water, and waste regulations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influence

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The EHS Manager leads safety and environmental programs within a precast concrete manufacturing facility, ensuring a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. This role focuses on identifying and reducing risk while maintaining compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations. The position partners with production and leadership teams to build a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.


• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Promote a strong safety culture through communication, accountability, and employee engagement.


• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.


• Conduct routine inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.


• Lead safety training programs (LOTO, PPE, fall protection, confined space, lifting techniques).


• Perform incident investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.


• Create and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for key job functions.


• Partner with contractors to ensure adherence to company safety standards.


• Conduct safety audits and track corrective actions to completion.


• Analyze safety data (TRIR, DART) and provide reports with improvement recommendations.


• Support environmental compliance efforts, including waste management and pollution prevention.


• Implement sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.


• Monitor compliance with air, water, and waste regulations.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader with experience in manufacturing or construction environments and a strong understanding of OSHA regulations. They are approachable and collaborative, able to influence employees at all levels while driving accountability and engagement. This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuously improving safety performance and culture.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).


• 5+ years of EHS experience in construction, manufacturing, or precast environments.


• OSHA 30 (General Industry) preferred; ability to obtain OSHA 501 required.


• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and safety best practices.


• Experience with risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.


• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.


• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.


• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.


• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.


• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.


• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.