Strategic EHS Leader: Multi-Site Safety & Compliance

Confidential; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety leader to oversee and continuously improve safety and environmental programs within a multi-site manufacturing environment. You will partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture and ensure effective EHS practices across the organization.

You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and employee training, while guiding cross-functional teams in audits, policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience across multiple locations or complex operating environments.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance practices.
• Experience with incident investigation, risk assessment, and corrective action planning.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation and return-to-work practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across multiple sites.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Lead and participate in regulatory reviews, audits, and inspections.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update practices accordingly.
• Identify hazards and implement practical risk-reduction solutions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support injury prevention and return-to-work initiatives.
• Track EHS performance and drive measurable improvements.
• Promote safe work practices and strengthen accountability in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Project management

Training program development

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

EHS management systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety leader to oversee and continuously improve safety and environmental programs within a multi-site manufacturing environment. You will partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture and ensure effective EHS practices across the organization.

You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and employee training, while guiding cross-functional teams in audits, policy