Senior EHS Leader - Manufacturing & Compliance

Colgate-Palmolive; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for the Tonganoxie facility in Kansas. You will lead the local EHS program, drive regulatory compliance, and champion a safety-first culture across plant operations.

You will report to the Manufacturing Director and mentor the local EHS team while advancing sustainability initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of functional EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience managing EHS teams or functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory compliance management (air, water, waste, stormwater).

Responsibilities

• Direct local EHS team members and partner with plant leadership to establish, execute, and monitor the facility's strategic EHS Management Plan and KPIs.
• Oversee full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and internal global standards, serving as the primary liaison for regulatory agency inspections and audits.
• Lead sitewide safety engagement initiatives, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and emergency preparedness programs to foster a continuous safety culture.
• Manage site waste streams, permitting, and industrial hygiene programs while driving continuous improvement and capital projects focused on energy, water, and waste reduction.
• Oversee high-hazard risk controls (Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Safe Work Permits) and ensure the execution and tracking of mandatory annual compliance training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for the Tonganoxie facility in Kansas. You will lead the local EHS program, drive regulatory compliance, and champion a safety-first culture across plant operations.

You will report to the Manufacturing Director and mentor the local EHS team while advancing sustainability initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts. Travel up to 10% is required.