EHS Supervisor

Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Consultants is seeking a site Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor for a manufacturing operation in the Peru/LaSalle, Illinois area. You will oversee environmental compliance programs, support site health and safety initiatives, and drive ISO 14001 EMS adherence and regulatory reporting.

The role requires strong expertise in air permitting, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and OSHA-related safety programs, with leadership responsibilities across contractors, labs, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Expertise in Title V air permitting, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, hazardous waste, and OSHA basics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 14001 EMS and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead air emissions calculations, monitoring, and annual environmental reports.
• Manage environmental permits, inspections, monitoring, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide technical guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering and leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Occupational Safety, or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHS recordkeeping systems

Job description

Trinity Consultants is a global team of experts solving critical challenges in environmental compliance, ecological protection, infrastructure performance, and pharmaceutical development. From concept to execution, we provide the insight and innovation that help our clients succeed.

Trusted by over 10,000 clients worldwide, our team of 2,000+ experts bring deep specialization in engineering, science, chemistry, and sustainability. With local expertise across more than 100 offices, we understand regional regulations and deliver tailored solutions no matter the project.

Our staffing business line helps connect bright people with great companies. Our client in the automotive industry is seeking compliance support on a contract or direct hire basis. The position summary is representative.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance programs and supporting facility health and safety initiatives at a manufacturing operation in the Peru/LaSalle, Illinois area. This role serves as the site's primary environmental compliance resource, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations while supporting the site's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

The successful candidate will have strong expertise in air permitting and compliance, wastewater and stormwater management, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental reporting. The position also provides leadership and support for occupational safety programs to maintain compliance with OSHA standards and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance (Primary Focus)

• Maintain and continuously improve the site's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Serve as the facility environmental subject matter expert for compliance with:
• Industrial wastewater programs
• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations
• Manage environmental permits, inspections, monitoring, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and assessments to identify gaps and corrective actions.
• Coordinate air emissions calculations, monitoring activities, and annual environmental reports.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, storage, labeling, accumulation areas, and disposal activities.
• Manage environmental contractors, laboratories, and waste disposal vendors.
• Support regulatory agency inspections and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators.
• Investigate environmental incidents, spills, permit exceedances, or compliance concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Track environmental performance metrics and communicate results to site leadership.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Support site compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and behavioral observations.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Support programs involving:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Contractor Safety
• Emergency Response
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Participate in safety committees and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Lead environmental improvement projects that reduce risk, waste generation, emissions, and resource consumption.
• Drive employee engagement through training, awareness campaigns, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain EHS documentation, procedures, records, and management system requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Support sustainability and corporate EHS initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Occupational Safety, or another related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or process industry environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with:
• Title V Air Permitting and Compliance
• Wastewater Management
• Stormwater Compliance Programs
• SPCC Programs
• Hazardous Waste Management and RCRA Regulations
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety programs.
• Strong understanding of federal and Illinois environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS recordkeeping systems.

Preferred

• Environmental professional certification or safety certification (CHMM, CSP, CIH, REM, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting chemical, metals, building products, food processing, or heavy manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Environmental Regulatory Expertise
• ISO 14001 Management Systems
• Technical Problem Solving
• Regulatory Reporting
• Leadership and Employee Development
• Communication and Collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to conduct inspections throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and accessing production areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE and occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Target Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for an environmental professional with strong ISO 14001 and regulatory compliance experience who enjoys being the environmental leader for a manufacturing site while maintaining involvement in key health and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing regulatory compliance, employee engagement, auditing, training, and operational support in a fast-paced industrial environment.