EHS Manager

Insight Global; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an EHS Manager to lead all environmental, health, and safety activities at a new Sussex, WI facility, building programs and culture from the ground up in a start-up mindset.

The role partners across functions to ensure OSHA/EPA/DOT and local regulations compliance, drive continuous improvement, and advance a zero-incident culture with hands-on leadership and strong reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• 3 years of implementation experience with safety-related programs.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of waste management regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all EHS programs including hazard communication, compliance reporting, training, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations; oversee environmental reporting and permit support.
• Drive safety culture initiatives and Drive to Zero to improve site performance.
• Facilitate safety committees and influence employees and leadership on best practices.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and job safety analyses to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, industrial hygiene activities, and environmental monitoring efforts.
• Assess and improve workplace ergonomics, safety processes, and risk controls to enhance wellbeing and productivity.
• Drive sustainability and waste reduction initiatives including recycling and supply chain partnerships.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree (MBA/Engineering/EHS)

Tools

SAP

Job description

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities at the facility to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role will support a new Industrial Energy location in Sussex, WI, offering a unique greenfield opportunity to build EHS programs, processes, and culture from the ground up. The environment will operate with a start-up mindset, requiring agility, ownership, and hands-on leadership, while delivering high-impact contributions to industrial power solutions portfolio.

This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to implement best-in-class safety programs, drive regulatory compliance, and advance a zero-incident culture. The EHS Manager plays a critical role in monitoring operations, mitigating risk, and ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, Wisconsin DNR, and other applicable regulations while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all EHS programs, including hazard communication, compliance reporting, training, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations; oversee environmental reporting and permit support activities.
• Drive strategic EHS initiatives, including safety culture programs and “Drive to Zero” efforts, to improve overall site performance.
• Facilitate and lead safety committees while influencing employees and leadership to adopt best practices in health and safety.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and job safety analyses to identify risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, industrial hygiene activities, and environmental monitoring efforts.
• Assess and improve workplace ergonomics, safety processes, and risk controls to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
• Drive sustainability and waste reduction initiatives, including recycling and supply chain partnerships.
• Provide leadership and oversight to EHS team members and act as a key functional expert within the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive EHS experience
• 3 years of implementation experience with safety related programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or EHS-related field
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of waste management regulations and environmental compliance requirements
• Experience implementing lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data management systems
• Experience supporting FTZ/security requirements and preparing environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, emissions, hazardous waste reporting)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.