Manufacturing EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Culture

BWAY; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an EHS Manager/Specialist to lead environmental, health, safety, and machine safeguarding initiatives across our manufacturing facilities. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, HR and site leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, experienced with OSHA compliance, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience administering OSHA safety training and compliance programs.
• Preferred CSP, CIH, ASP, CHMM, PE, or other EHS credentials.
• EHS experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and implement practical solutions.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support environmental, health, and safety compliance activities and management system requirements and JHSCs.
• Train, mentor, and coach plant supervisors and managers in EHS Management System modules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Foster a strong safety culture and collaborate with employees, leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and standardize machine safety processes across facilities and support MOC activities.
• Manage environmental programs including SPCC, stormwater, industrial wastewater, hazardous waste, and permit requirements.
• Coordinate with Sr. Environmental Engineer & EHS Director to ensure compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Conduct EHS audits and assessments and close corrective actions.
• Monitor facility compliance with OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Deliver EHS training programs for supervisors and managers.
• Partner with HR to ensure onboarding and job-specific safety training.

Skills

EHS management

Audit & investigations

Incident investigation

Trainer/mentor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Occupational Health & Safety / Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS Insight

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an EHS Manager/Specialist to lead environmental, health, safety, and machine safeguarding initiatives across our manufacturing facilities. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, HR and site leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, experienced with OSHA compliance, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and program development.