Manufacturing EHS Leader — Safety & Compliance

Pentair plc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentair is seeking an EH&S Specialist to join our Manitowoc, WI site. You will lead the development and execution of safety and environmental strategies, partner with site leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and weave EHS into daily operations.

As the site SME, you will conduct risk assessments, investigations, training, and audits; lead incident investigations; monitor TRIR and near misses; and support capital projects with safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety systems.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
• CSP or similar safety certification preferred.
• Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to influence and drive accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Analytical problem solver with strong execution focus.
• Ability to work strategically and tactically.
• Comfortable working regularly on the production floor.
• Able to stand, walk, lift occasionally, and use PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the site EHS strategy aligned with Pentair standards and business objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence through leadership engagement, floor presence, and employee involvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to embed safety into processes and equipment.
• Monitor and analyze EHS metrics (e.g., TRIR, near misses) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support capital projects to ensure safety and environmental considerations are integrated from design through execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and corporate EHS teams.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Production floor presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field

CSP or similar safety certification preferred

Job description

Pentair is seeking an EH&S Specialist to join our Manitowoc, WI site. You will lead the development and execution of safety and environmental strategies, partner with site leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and weave EHS into daily operations.

As the site SME, you will conduct risk assessments, investigations, training, and audits; lead incident investigations; monitor TRIR and near misses; and support capital projects with safety and environmental