EHS Manager

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 is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety programs within a high-volume production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety leader who enjoys building processes, developing teams, and driving a strong safety culture within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Our client is a growing food manufacturing organization producing ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat protein products for major retail partners nationwide. The company operates a high-volume production environment with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

Unlike highly bureaucratic organizations, this company offers leaders the autonomy to own initiatives, implement improvements, and directly influence facility performance. The organization is investing in growth and seeks leaders who want to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of the operation.

Description

• 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

Profile

• Progressive Safety Management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated 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
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Food manufacturing or consumer products manufacturing experience preferred
• Environmental and wastewater experience is a plus

Job Offer

• 401(k) with company match
• Growth opportunities within an expanding organization

This is an opportunity to join an expanding manufacturer where leadership values ownership and initiative. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence plant-wide safety culture, develop their team, and create meaningful improvements without excessive corporate bureaucracy.

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$140,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, 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 successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [Examples can include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.