Onsite EHS Manager - Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Addison Group; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager. This onsite role in Wood Dale, IL, directs safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to travel to other US sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Environmental Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• Experience conducting routine safety inspections, identifying compliance gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices, PPE requirements, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence employees and leadership.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; EHS certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of health and safety responsibility throughout the organization.
• Partner with leadership to reinforce safe work practices and accountability at all levels.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee process safety programs, including applicable management systems and certifications.
• Maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor and address unsafe behaviors or conditions promptly.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards and prioritize improvements.
• Provide leadership with recommendations on risk levels and mitigation strategies.
• Share best practices and safety knowledge across teams and locations.
• Provide technical input on facility projects and engineering standards.
• Serve as a point of contact with labor, health, environmental, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Manage and monitor the EHS budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

EHS certifications a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Addison Group is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager. This onsite role in Wood Dale, IL, directs safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to travel to other US sites.