ERS Specialist: Safety & Environmental Compliance Leader

North Coast Container; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

North Coast Container in Chicago, IL seeks an Environmental, Regulatory & Safety Specialist to keep workers safe and operations compliant. You will work on the plant floor and in the office, reporting to the Plant Manager, and influence ERS programs across plants.

The role requires an associate degree in Environmental Science or related field, 2+ years in manufacturing, and knowledge of state regulations. Travel to other plants is required, with a focus on LEAN/Six Sigma exposure encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of Illinois environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on style.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other business tools.
• Willingness to travel to other plants.
• Plus: Lean/Six Sigma or Toyota Production System exposure.

Responsibilities

• Spot hazards and analyze risks to determine controls.
• Lead incident investigations and near-miss reviews; identify root causes and trends.
• Lead plant-level audit teams to verify safety and environmental practices.
• Own regulatory compliance for environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Prepare environmental and safety reports, permits, and correspondence.
• Design and improve ERS programs, policies, tools and training.
• Communicate requirements clearly from floor to leadership.

Skills

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

North Coast Container in Chicago, IL seeks an Environmental, Regulatory & Safety Specialist to keep workers safe and operations compliant. You will work on the plant floor and in the office, reporting to the Plant Manager, and influence ERS programs across plants.

The role requires an associate degree in Environmental Science or related field, 2+ years in manufacturing, and knowledge of state regulations. Travel to other plants is required, with a focus on LEAN/Six Sigma exposure encouraged.