Manager, Safety

Jobtailor; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Joliet, IL is seeking a Senior EHS Leader to manage the manufacturing EHS program. You will direct governance, develop policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA and local regulations, while driving a strong safety culture.

The role requires 7+ years in EHS within a manufacturing or regulated environment, with cross-functional leadership to reduce risks and improve operational safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience, including project or program leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or similar regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall EHS organization and governance for manufacturing operations.
• Establish and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and permitting authorities.
• Develop a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily operations.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety and environmental incidents.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to mitigate hazards.
• Develop EHS training, communication, and engagement programs to promote safety culture.
• Implement and manage site-level EHS programs across operations.
• Oversee OSHA, EPA, and state environmental compliance activities.
• Coordinate EHS training for employees and contractors.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall EHS organization and governance framework for manufacturing operations.
• Establish, implement, and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems applicable to construction, start-up, and ongoing operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and environmental permitting authorities.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
• Lead prevention, investigation, and corrective actions related to safety and environmental incidents.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk.
• Develop and sustain EHS training, communication, and engagement programs that promote a strong safety culture.
• Implement and manage site-level EHS programs across manufacturing operations.
• Lead compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, and state environmental requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Coordinate EHS training programs for employees and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience, including project or program leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar regulated environments.