EHS Manager

CPS, Inc.; Forreston Township (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an EHS Manager for its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Forreston Township, Illinois. This leadership role involves driving safety initiatives and collaborating across teams to uphold high safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or environmental science and have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Salary expectations are between $100,000 and $120,000, with benefits including medical and 401k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong aptitude for organization and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage safety programs to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Manage workers’ compensation loss control program.
• Conduct internal EHS audits and maintain performance reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Safety practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or environmental science

Job description

Our well-established client is looking for an EHS Manager at 2 of their manufacturing and distribution facilities. This leadership role will collaborate with all levels of the facility to drive safety and health programs. The ideal candidate would have 3 plus years in a manufacturing environment who enjoys a boots on the ground role. This organization has well established safety programs and strong support with corporate EHS teams. If you’re looking to join a great culture that offers support for continued education and growth, let’s connect!

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to the development, implementation, and management of safety programs (LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental standards at multiple locations.
• Manage workers’ compensation loss control program, which includes monitoring claim levels, reducing costs, and early return to work.
• Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company’s high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
• Integrate and partner with the EHS team to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Organize and participate in safety committee activities.
• Develop specific EHS objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives.
• Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required.
• Conduct internal EHS audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work with site leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Develop, deliver and/or coordinate EHS training and training tools.
• Manage and maintain site specific internal EHS systems and reporting tools.
• Assure appropriate countermeasures are properly identified to prevent reoccurrence utilizing a robust incident investigation process including 5-Why root cause analysis.
• Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or Company required testing and training, including industrial hygiene testing as assigned.

Salary

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.
• Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions / solutions.
• Must possess a theoretical and practical knowledge of all state and federal regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of current safety and loss control practices is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Capabilities And Success Factors

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.