EHS Manager [HR-15214]

Shirley Parsons; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an EHS Manager for a leading chemical manufacturer's site in Morris, IL. The role is a key member of the site leadership team, providing expert guidance on EHS strategy and performance.

The successful candidate will drive world-class safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations, influencing a positive EHS culture through engagement with multiple departments and leaders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, IH, Physical Science/Engineering or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of BBS, LOTO, confined space, machine guarding and ergonomics.
• Ability to lead PSM/RMP initiatives and drive change in process safety.
• Proven ability to lead and influence a positive EHS culture with measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a change-agent, influencing plant employees and management to drive EHS performance.
• Supports interface with regulatory authorities for visits, requests and submissions.
• Manages site EHS documentation, writes and implements EHS policies.
• Leads site EHS audits, training and investigations; reports metrics to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Influence

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS/IH/Physical Science or related field

Job description

A leading chemical manufacturing company is looking to appoint an EHS Manager to oversee the EHS function at one of their key locations in the Morris, IL area. The EHS Manager will be a key part of the site leadership team, and will be the EHS subject matter expert for this location. The successful candidate will be tasked with fostering and influencing a positive, proactive EHS culture, requiring the ability to influence and engage employees across various departments and operations.

The Role:

• Acts as a change-agent, influencing plant employees and management to drive the EHS performance, and lead the plant to a world-class safety program
• Supports company interface with regulatory authorities for regulatory visits, requests and submissions for the region.
• Accountable for managing site EHS documentation, writing and implementing EHS policies
• Leads site EHS audits, training and investigations, and recommends corrective actions where necessary, as well as reports EHS metrics to corporate leadership

The Candidate:

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing plant required
• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, IH, Physical Science/Engineering or a related technical field preferred
• Working knowledge of key areas like BBS, LOTO, confined space, machine guarding and ergonomics
• Ability to lead PSM/RMP initiatives and drive change in process safety
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a positive EHS culture within a manufacturing plant, and tangible evidence of improving plant-level EHS performance and culture
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills