US EHS Leader – Onsite Chicago: Safety & Compliance

Caldic North America; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Roadmap for safety excellence

Job summary

Caldic North America is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Leader to drive EHS programs across multiple U.S. locations. You will oversee regulatory compliance, risk reduction, audits, training, and a proactive safety culture onsite at our facilities.

The role reports to the NA EHS Leader and requires collaboration with Operations, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to embed EHS expectations in daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field required.
• CSP, ASP, CHMM, CIH, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, DOT, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS programs and initiatives across U.S. operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulations.
• Conduct internal EHS audits and corrective actions.
• Develop training, communication, and employee engagement programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to improve safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

EHS management systems

Incident reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caldic North America is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Leader to drive EHS programs across multiple U.S. locations. You will oversee regulatory compliance, risk reduction, audits, training, and a proactive safety culture onsite at our facilities.

The role reports to the NA EHS Leader and requires collaboration with Operations, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to embed EHS expectations in daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.