EHS Leader: Safeguard Manufacturing & Compliance

Essential Personnel, Inc.; Lindsay (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Maternity Short-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Legal Benefits

Job summary

Essential Personnel, Inc. seeks an on-site Environment, Health & Safety Leader to own the EHS strategy at a manufacturing facility. You will develop, implement, and coordinate comprehensive safety and environmental programs, and lead safety culture across all shifts.

You will mentor staff, ensure OSHA and EPA compliance, guide incident investigations, and report safety metrics to leadership while collaborating with HR, operations, and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of safety management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies compliant with OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Lead critical safety programs: LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, PPE, Machine Guarding.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and JHAs; investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training for new hires, contractors, and staff; track metrics like TRIR and DART.
• Coordinate with HR, operations, and regulators; manage workers' compensation and emergency response.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety program development

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Env Science/Engineering) or equivalent

Job description

Essential Personnel, Inc. seeks an on-site Environment, Health & Safety Leader to own the EHS strategy at a manufacturing facility. You will develop, implement, and coordinate comprehensive safety and environmental programs, and lead safety culture across all shifts.

You will mentor staff, ensure OSHA and EPA compliance, guide incident investigations, and report safety metrics to leadership while collaborating with HR, operations, and external agencies.