EHS Manager

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing custom plastics manufacturer is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead safety and sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 8 years of EHS experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting audits, and mentoring local contacts. This role requires 20–25% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing with at least 5 years overseeing multiple sites.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience in both union and non-union environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multi-site operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and tailored trainings.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Introduction

Intek Plastics specializes in designing, manufacturing, assembling, and delivering a wide variety of customized plastic extrusions in the Fenestration, Hydroponic, Lighting, Refrigeration, and Power Management Industries.

Overview

We’re Intek Plastics, a growing custom plastics manufacturer, and we’re looking for a proactive, people-centered Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and sustainability efforts across multiple manufacturing sites in multiple states.

This is more than a compliance role—it's about influencing behavior, driving results, and creating a strong safety culture across a diverse, regional footprint.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multi-site, multi-state operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and trainings tailored to site-specific needs.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions that make a long-term difference.
• Collaborate closely with union and non-union teams at each facility to build trust and drive results.
• Mentor local EHS contacts and ensure alignment with companywide safety goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years overseeing multiple sites in multiple states.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience supporting both union and non-union environments.
• Confident communicator and influencer across all levels of an organization.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement, safety culture, and doing things the right way.
• Ability to travel 20–25% of the time.