EHS MANAGER

Randstad USA; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring a Direct Hire onsite HSE&S Manager to lead health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives at a chemical manufacturing facility in Waukegan, IL. You will oversee regulatory compliance, incident investigations, risk management, and continuous improvement with 3–5 direct reports.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing safety, OSHA/EPA knowledge, and process safety experience; CSP/CIH or related certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's considered).
• Extensive manufacturing safety experience with 5+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, industrial safety, environmental permitting, and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sitewide HSE&S programs, policies, procedures, and site training.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage environmental permits and relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and occupational exposure evaluations.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Oversee hazardous materials, chemical safety, and regulatory reporting.
• Coach 3–5 direct reports and partner with site leadership to drive safety culture.

Skills

Line Management

Schedule Adherence

Manufacturing

Operations

Coaching

Engineering (any)

OSHA

EPA

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

NOW HIRING – DIRECT HIRE – ONSITE HSE&S Manager | Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Location: Waukegan, IL Salary: $130,000–$140,000/year Industry: Chemical | Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Onsite Leadership: 3–5 Direct Reports | Reports To: Site Manager

Role Summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced HSE&S Manager to lead health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives at a chemical manufacturing facility in Waukegan, IL. You will oversee regulatory compliance, workplace safety, risk management, environmental permits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sitewide HSE&S programs, policies, procedures, and site training.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage environmental permits and relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and occupational exposure evaluations.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Oversee hazardous materials, chemical safety, and regulatory reporting.
• Coach 3–5 direct reports and partner with site leadership to drive safety culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's considered); extensive manufacturing safety experience with 5+ years in management; strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, industrial safety, environmental permitting, and incident investigation.
• Preferred: 10+ years HSE experience in chemical, paint, or coatings manufacturing; flammable liquid safety; 2–5 years Process Safety Management (PSM); CSP, CIH, DOT Hazmat, HAZWOPER, or OSHA certifications; working knowledge of CAA, CWA, RCRA, TSCA, SARA, and CERCLA.

Opportunity

• Competitive $130K–$140K salary + full-time direct hire benefits.
• Direct leadership of 3–5 team members working closely with plant leadership.
• High-impact role driving safety culture and environmental compliance.

salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE&S support and leadership for the site.
• Plans, coordinates, controls, develop and implement policies, systems, procedures, and training to drive all aspects of HSE performance and compliance to all regulatory and requirements
• Manage regulatory permits relate to HSE. Interface directly with outside government agencies, community groups, and other external constituents and stakeholders as needed to obtain and maintain site regulatory permits. Negotiate permit requirements with government agencies
• Conduct risk and occupational exposure assessments, develop and implement exposure-monitoring plan. Manages and responds to HSE&S issues and crises that affect operations
• Keep abreast of HSE regulatory changes that impact the company. Wherever applicable, develop and implement strategies to comply with new or revised requirements
• Accountable for all HSE Incident Investigations and corresponding corrective actions
• Develop and implement processes that ensure Corporate HSE requirements are complied

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Line Management
• Schedule Adherence
• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Managing
• Production Control
• ENTERPRISE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Coaching
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Manager
• Engineering (any)
• Electrical Engineering
• Leading
• Budget
• Materials Management
• EHS
• OSHA
• EPA
• Hazard analysis

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• Bachelors