EHS Manager [AA-15239]

Shirley Parsons; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An Environmental, Health & Safety Manager is needed at a building products manufacturer to support operations within a precast concrete production facility. The role emphasizes driving safety performance, regulatory compliance, and a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.

You will partner with operations leadership to improve employee wellbeing and operational excellence, delivering training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Ability to influence through collaboration and accountability.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen safety and environmental programs across operations.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, incidents, and audits.
• Develop training on lockout/tagout, PPE, fall protection, confined space, and safe material handling.
• Monitor regulatory compliance for OSHA and environmental rules.
• Analyze safety metrics and drive improvements with leadership.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Safety audits

Training development

Safety culture

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

A building products manufacturer is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to support operations within a precast concrete production facility. This person will be responsible for driving safety and environmental performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across the site. The role offers the opportunity to partner closely with operations leadership and make a direct impact on employee wellbeing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on EHS professional who enjoys being visible on the production floor and influencing positive change.

The Role

• Lead and strengthen safety and environmental programs to support a safe, compliant, and productive manufacturing operation.
• Conduct facility inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits while driving corrective actions to completion.
• Develop and deliver training programs covering key topics such as lockout/tagout, PPE, fall protection, confined space entry, and safe material handling practices.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, including waste, air, and water management requirements.
• Analyze safety performance metrics, develop improvement initiatives, and partner with leaders and employees to advance safety culture and accountability.

The Candidate

• 3+ years of EHS experience within manufacturing, construction, industrial, or similar operational environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, hazard assessments, and incident investigation processes.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence employees at all levels, and lead safety initiatives through collaboration and accountability.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs and implementing continuous improvement efforts.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; OSHA 30 certification or similar credentials are advantageous, with the ability to obtain additional certifications as needed.