Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Evapco; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Evapco Midwest seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead site EHS programs across Greenup, IL and Newton, IL. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and coach a direct report while partnering with operations and corporate EHS functions.

The role requires strong leadership, audit capability, and the ability to translate safety concepts into practical, shop-floor actions. Travel is <5% and the position is based in Illinois.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading EHS in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in an EHS related field (preferred).
• Systems-based thinker who can architect sustainable EHS programs with PDCA (plan, do, check, act).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy a strategy/roadmap for maturation of EHS programs at site level.
• Apply lean and EHS management system principles to drive scalable implementation.
• Act as SME on OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, Workers' Compensation topics.
• Coach and develop direct reports; lead audits and corrective actions.

Skills

EHS leadership

Manufacturing environment

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Audit management

Training development

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Basic Purpose of the Position:

The EHS Manager is responsible for overseeing all implementation of EHS programs and EHS performance for Evapco Midwest facilities (Greenup, IL and Newton, IL). The successful candidate will collaborate cross functionally at all levels of the organization to ensure EHS programs are developed with stakeholder input and deployed effectively and sustainably to ensure organizational adoption while achieving functional objectives of the organization. This position will also have management responsibility for one direct report, so this candidate will be responsible for coaching, professional development, and performance evaluations.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop and deploy a strategy / roadmap for the maturation of EHS programs at the site level that can be effectively implemented and sustained.
• Apply lean manufacturing and EHS management system principles to the development and deployment of EHS programs to drive effective, efficient, and scalable implementation.
• Possess a working knowledge of a wide breadth of EHS topics and regulatory topics (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, Workers Compensation, etc.) and act as a subject matter expert (SME) where possible to support site(s).
• Collaborate cross functionally with site operations and corporate EHS functions.
• Coach and develop direct report(s) to harmonize EHS program deployment to ensure stakeholder engagement while optimizing standardization efforts.
• Conduct EHS program audits and develop sound recommendations for systemic corrective actions.
• Facilitate incident investigations using root cause analysis tools to generate robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and deploy EHS related training to ensure effective awareness and adoption of EHS programs.
• Update site management on the status of Evapco’s EHS programs and site key performance indicators through regular reporting and the development of relevant metrics.
• Provide direction and guidance regarding implementation and maintenance of EHS related programs including but not limited to: energy control (Lock-Out/Tag-Out), arc flash, hazard communication, machine guarding, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Crane and Hoists, Environmental programs (waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions), new employee safety indoctrination, fall protection, hearing protection, PPE Assessment, crane safety, fire drills, ammonia safety programs/ammonia emergency response team, first-aid teams, safety committees.

Position Challenges & Latitude:

• Highly ethical: Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees and the company. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
• Results-oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Continually striving for excellence.
• Must work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Desire and ability to be present on the shop floor frequently. Enjoys working hands-on.
• Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.
• Appreciates an EHS organization’s impact and is able to convey how EHS is an integral part of the business strategy. “Sell” EHS at all levels of the organization.
• Relationship focused, good team member.
• Comfortable managing change and navigating conflict.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience leading EHS in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in an EHS related field of study (preferred)
• Systems-based thinker that can architect sustainable EHS programs that are reinforced with management system principals (plan, do, check, act)
• Ability to balance big picture, strategic thinking with tactical expertise.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills to work within Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to engage stakeholders to gain consensus and influence others to achieve results.
• Ability to analyze data while remaining comfortable with ambiguity.
• Ability to navigate change and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
• Experience conducting audits and developing action plans to address findings.
• Ability to summarize complex ideas and programs down to simple concepts that can be digested and understood to gain buy in.
• Develop EHS training content for various EHS programs with learning objectives, engaging content, and summarize and lead others to execute safety training.
• Exhibit strong leadership, program development and project management skills.
• Experience developing leading and lagging metrics to effectively monitor and measure EHS performance indicators.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the following preferred:
  • 29 CFR 1910 OSHA General Industry
  • 49 CFR DOT
  • 40 CFR EPA

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The position is based in Greenup IL and works closely with all site EHS personnel. Must be willing to travel domestically <5%.

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election