EHSS Manager, Discovery Campus

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The Manager, EHS Multi‑Site will lead the development, implementation, and execution of all safety and environmental initiatives across designated sites. This role requires a proactive approach to fostering a sustainable culture of EHS compliance, maintaining high safety standards, and mitigating risks. The position will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, manage risks, and drive continuous improvements in safety performance across the organization.

• Lead a team of EHS professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities to foster a high-performing team focused on safety and environmental compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and root causes of incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall safety performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance communication, awareness, and the development of safety and environmental training programs.
• Collaborate with department leads, managers, supervisors, and employees to cultivate a culture of EHS compliance and best practices by engaging all levels of the organization in safety initiatives and promoting ownership of safety responsibilities.
• Partner with HR and Legal teams to manage workers’ compensation claims, as well as the injury care and return-to-work programs, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Communicate safety strategies, priorities, and corrective actions effectively to leadership, department managers, and employees, ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure that corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the company’s EHS policies, programs, and initiatives to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety performance and environmental impact reduction, aligning with the organization’s long-term sustainability goals.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for EHS objectives, providing regular updates to senior leadership on progress and challenges.
• Lead initiatives to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and environmental impacts, ensuring strict compliance with all relevant EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Lead the strategic development of initiatives to manage and minimize health and safety hazards, ensuring the timely implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain oversight of Risk Registers and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all functional areas, ensuring all hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled.
• Monitor and manage environmental impacts related to waste, water usage, energy consumption, and emissions, striving for continuous environmental sustainability.
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents and environmental incidents, identifying root causes and developing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Monitor, evaluate, and ensure adherence to EHS standards and best practices across all operational areas, ensuring that all employees are engaged in safety protocols.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives, working towards reducing the organization’s carbon footprint, waste production, and other environmental impacts.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and permits, including OSHA, EPA, WDNR, MMSD, State Fire Marshal, and other local, state, and federal authorities.
• Manage regulatory reporting and maintain EHS records, including OSHA logs, incident reports, and waste management documentation.
• Oversee incident investigations, identify root…