Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Proven Process Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing facility seeks an experienced EHS Manager to oversee environmental health and safety efforts. This role involves compliance management, training, and collaboration with plant leadership to enhance safety culture and practices across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of environmental and safety leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of air, water, hazardous waste, and DNR reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and update EHS compliance programs.
• Train, coach, and supervise teams.
• Conduct inspections and maintain permits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

compliance reporting tools

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on and experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety efforts at a large manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to guide established programs, influence plant operations, and support compliance across multiple sites. We need someone who’s confident working independently, comfortable training others, and ready to make meaningful improvements in both environmental and safety practices.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and update EHS compliance programs (air, water, waste, safety)
2. Train, coach, and supervise teams
3. Conduct inspections, maintain permits, submit reports
4. Run compliance and safety trainings across teams
5. Partner with plant leaders to influence a culture of safety
6. Support corporate-wide EHS projects and share best practices
7. Improve systems for incident reporting and training tracking
8. Manage EHS budget and vendors

Required Qualifications

• Manufacturing EHS Experience: 5–7+ years of environmental and safety leadership in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Environmental Compliance: Strong knowledge of air, water, hazardous waste, and DNR reporting systems
• Safety Leadership: Experience running compliance training and leading safety initiatives across teams
• Communication Skills: Able to influence plant leadership and present regulatory information clearly
• Detail Orientation: Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance reporting tools
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Additional Information

• Lead and update EHS compliance programs (air, water, waste, safety)
• Train, coach, and supervise
• Conduct inspections, maintain permits, submit reports
• Run compliance and safety trainings across teams
• Partner with plant leaders to influence a culture of safety
• Support corporate-wide EHS projects and share best practices
• Improve systems for incident reporting and training tracking
• Manage EHS budget and vendors