Environment, Health and Safety Manager

LHH; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & EHS Manager to own the organization’s chemical regulatory compliance, environmental programs, and workplace safety. The role partners with laboratory, manufacturing, operations, and leadership teams to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and to foster a safe, environmentally responsible workplace.

The successful candidate will lead SDS management, hazard classification, and EHS program implementation across the business, with

Qualifications

• Experience with SDS authoring, chemical hazard classification, and EHS compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of environmental and chemical regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage all aspects of regulatory compliance and EHS programs.

Responsibilities

• Author, review, and maintain SDSs and product labels.
• Classify chemical products for transport, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, GHS, REACH, RCRA, DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
• Lead environmental compliance programs, including Tier II, SWPPP, SPCC, air permits, and hazardous waste management.
• Maintain regulatory databases, permits, safety documentation, and compliance records.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including HazCom, Forklift Safety, LOTO, and general workplace safety.
• Provide regulatory and EHS guidance across laboratory, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SDS authoring

Chemical hazard classification

Regulatory compliance

EHS programs

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SDS software platforms

Job description

Are you a regulatory and EHS professional looking for an opportunity to own and lead an entire compliance function? Our client is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & EHS Manager to serve as the organization's subject matter expert for chemical regulatory compliance, environmental programs, workplace safety, and product stewardship.

This highly visible role partners with laboratory, manufacturing, operations, and leadership teams to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations while fostering a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

What You'll Do

• Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and product labels.
• Classify chemical products for transportation, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, GHS, REACH, RCRA, DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
• Lead environmental compliance programs, including Tier II, SWPPP, SPCC, air permits, and hazardous waste management.
• Maintain regulatory databases, permits, safety documentation, and compliance records.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including HazCom, Forklift Safety, LOTO, and general workplace safety.
• Provide regulatory and EHS guidance across laboratory, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field preferred.
• Experience with SDS authoring, chemical hazard classification, and EHS compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SDS software platforms .
• Strong knowledge of environmental and chemical regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage all aspects of regulatory compliance and EHS programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

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