Manufacturing EHS Lead — Proactive Safety & Compliance

CPS Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an EHS Specialist for our manufacturing facility.

This leadership role collaborates with all levels to drive EHS programs, continuous improvement initiatives, and a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of EHS leadership in manufacturing; a Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences is preferred; bilingual in Spanish is a plus; your travel may be up to 10% as needs arise.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in EHS within manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations for manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS software such as Alchemy, VelocityEHS, SDS Online.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for operations.
• Foster proactive safety by promoting continuous improvement and preventive measures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards in manufacturing areas.
• Provide guidance to employees and management on safety matters and risk mitigation.
• Participate in incident investigations and identify root causes for corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and delivering health and safety training for employees.
• Drive behavior-based safety programs through engagement and observation.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and safety technologies to enhance programs.
• Maintain knowledge of VPP concepts and apply relevant principles.

Skills

EHS leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences

Tools

Alchemy

VelocityEHS

SDS Online

Job description

CPS Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an EHS Specialist for our manufacturing facility.

This leadership role collaborates with all levels to drive EHS programs, continuous improvement initiatives, and a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of EHS leadership in manufacturing; a Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences is preferred; bilingual in Spanish is a plus; your travel may be up to 10% as needs arise.