EHS Manager

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO + holidays

Health insurance for you and family

401(k) with strong company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead site environmental, health and safety programs at a Wisconsin manufacturing site. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Quality and Materials Management to reduce risk and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Base salary ranges from $110,000 to $120,000 per year, with a performance bonus of up to 16% and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with EHS responsibility.
• Desirable: plastics/auto manufacturing exposure.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.
• Auditing, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and EHS training experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage EHS systems, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead accident, injury, environmental incident, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, managers, and contractors.
• Manage environmental programs covering waste, air emissions, chemicals, spill prevention, and water discharge.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain EHS permits, records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Track EHS metrics and trends to identify risks and improve performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on new equipment, process changes, and capital projects.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer assessments, insurance audits, and corporate EHS reviews.
• Promote employee engagement and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and environmental responsibility.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Environmental regulations

Audits and investigations

Training and development

Leadership

Communication

Certifications desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Env Science / OHS / related field

Tools

ISO 14001/45001

Job description

The EHS Manager will lead all site environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance while creating a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and Materials Management to reduce risk, improve EHS performance, and support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage and improve EHS systems, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead accident, injury, environmental incident, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, managers, and contractors.
• Manage environmental programs covering waste, air emissions, chemicals, spill prevention, and water discharge.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain EHS permits, records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Track EHS metrics and trends to identify risks and improve performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on new equipment, process changes, and capital projects.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer assessments, insurance audits, and corporate EHS reviews.
• Promote employee engagement and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Proven EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or automotive manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and EHS training.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence employees and leaders across a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar professional certification is desirable.

Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year, negotiable based on experience

Performance Bonus: Up to 16% of annual salary

Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus a comprehensive paid holiday calendar

Health & Family Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families

Retirement: Competitive 401(k) plan with a strong company match

Career Development: Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a growing global organization

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Direct Hire