Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor - Forest Park, IL

VetJobs; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ferrara in Forest Park, IL is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor to lead plant-wide health and safety programs. You will monitor conditions, ensure compliance with policies and governmental standards, and maintain EHS programs across two facilities.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for fostering a safety-first culture. The role involves hands-on safety coaching, incident investigations, and collaboration with Engineering, HR, Quality, and Operations to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience
• Experience in a safety-focused manufacturing environment preferred
• First Aid, CPR, AED skills or other EHS certifications a plus
• Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene and health hazards and regulations
• Awareness of environmental policies, standards, guidelines and local requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS leadership for Forest Park and Bellwood facilities
• Train employees on site safety and OSHA-required topics
• Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement in safety performance
• Investigate incidents and coordinate with site leadership
• Ensure regulatory compliance and record-keeping with HR and insurance
• Collaborate with Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations on goals and plans

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machinery repair

Reading blueprints

Teamwork & communication

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

OSHA/NFPA/DOT/EPA knowledge

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, you can proceed. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Core Hours: 7am-5pm must be available for occasional weekends

Want to make an impact?

The Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the plant workforce and environment by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of the EHS Programs for the site. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.

Ways you will make a difference

• Provide EHS leadership and oversight for both the Forest Park and Maywood Drive (Bellwood) manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Present EHS programs to train employees in site safety practices by promoting and leading a site culture where safety is ingrained as a core value with all employees
• Drive the key effective, sustainable implementation of corporate and site EHS initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities via hands on leadership, coaching and teamwork
• Facilitate, train and coach employees from onboarding to OSHA required annual training and other safety related topics to ensure compliance with government mandated training
• Collaborate with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to eliminate incidents and prevent recurrence
• Review incident and injury reporting and analyze data to identify trends
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies by routinely interacting with employees on the plant floor
• Analyze EHS programs, conditions and behaviors and recommend changes to continuously improve site EHS performance
• Lead and ensure thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with site leadership
• Foster/develop a culture where everyone is actively engaged in performing their work in a safe manner and co-workers hold each other accountable to prevent at-risk behaviors
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits/inspections and associated record keeping in partnership with human resources and oversee workers’ compensation claims by working with the insurance company, injured employees and clinics from the opening of the claim and until the claim closes
• Provide EHS functional and technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function
• Collaborate with other key functions on initiatives including Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations, etc. to deliver on goals and plans
• Understand, demonstrate and is a role model of the company’s operating principles
• Guide site-based safety teams and effectively lead safety committees to engage site personnel
• Apply ergonomic principles and recommend improvements with engineering or administrative controls
• Examine tasks and determine the best method of accomplishing work to prevent injury

Auto req ID 485133BR

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of machinery repair techniques, welding, electrical construction, pipefitting, carpentry, and facility maintenance practices
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and fabrication equipment
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Positive, flexible approach to assigned tasks and changing priorities
• Sound judgment and strong decision-making skills

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience related to the position
• Demonstrated 1+ year of experience working in a safety and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in successfully coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting preferred
• First Aid, CPR, AED skills or other professional EHS certifications a plus
• Thorough knowledge of basic industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards and regulations
• Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations
• Awareness of applicable environmental policies, standards, guidelines, regulations, and local requirements (spill containment, facility waste stream & disposal requirements, etc.)
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding OSHA, NFPA, DOT and EPA

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81,225 to $113,715 annually.

City*

Forest Park

State*

Illinois

Job_Category

Health Safety and Community Services

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ferrara

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000