EHS Manager

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton North America is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves developing and managing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and ISO certifications.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to reduce workplace hazards, enhance safety culture, and promote sustainability. A Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering and over 3 years of EHS management experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an EHS Management role.
• 5+ years of experience in EHS, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to travel regionally (10%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage EHS programs and compliance.
• Drive integration of EHS into daily operations.
• Track and report progress toward EHS targets.

Skills

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of ISO 45001 & 14001

EHS Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Head of EHS and Sustainability, the EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety programs. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and ISO certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001). The EHS Manager will lead initiatives to reduce workplace hazards, enhance safety culture, promote sustainability, and achieve continuous improvement in EHS performance. This position requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure the successful execution of EHS strategies while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Essential Functions

• EHS Leadership
  • Drive integration of EHS expectations into daily operations and long‑term planning.
  • Partner with cross‑functional leaders to embed safety and environmental stewardship into decision‑making.
  • Ensure documentation, procedures, and controls meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• EHS Objectives & KPIs
  • Track and report progress toward targets, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Identify performance gaps and lead corrective action planning.
  • Use leading indicators to manage risk proactively.
• Risk Management
  • Validate that controls are implemented, effective, and periodically reviewed.
  • Facilitate cross‑functional participation in hazard identification activities.
• Incident Investigation
  • Apply structured RCA methodologies (e.g., 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, and/or cause mapping).
  • Ensure corrective and preventive actions are assigned, implemented, and verified.
  • Communicate findings to site and regional leadership.
• Incident Reporting & Compliance
  • Ensure timely submission of internal notifications and external regulatory filings.
  • Maintain accurate incident records and documentation.
  • Support corporate reviews and follow‑up actions.
• Lessons Learned & Knowledge Sharing
  • Facilitate site‑wide and cross‑site learning sessions.
  • Integrate lessons learned into training, procedures, and risk assessments.
  • Reinforce a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Audits, Reviews & Inspections
  • Engage employees at all levels to build ownership of EHS performance.
  • Provide coaching to improve audit readiness and compliance maturity.
• Self‑Assessments & External Audits
  • Prepare audit materials, evidence, and documentation.
  • Coordinate auditor interactions and ensure timely responses to findings.
  • Develop improvement plans that address systemic issues.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting
  • Prepare reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
  • Identify trends and emerging risks using data analytics.
  • Recommend targeted improvement initiatives based on insights.
• Emergency Program Management
  • Develop and update emergency response plans and procedures.
  • Ensure training for emergency response teams.
  • Conduct drills and simulations to validate readiness.
• Other duties
  • May take on other duties as assigned.
  • May visit other sites and take on EHS responsibilities as required.
  • Supervise and manage EHS direct reports.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an EHS Management role.
• 5+ years of experience in EHS, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 & 14001.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel regionally (10%).
• Flexible with job assignments and responsibilities.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.