Environmental Health and Safety Lead

We are looking for a full-time Site EHS Lead that implements and sustains the company’s EHS programs at Elgin, partnering with the EHS Manager and Site Leadership. This role drives day‑to‑day compliance, conducts training and audits, leads incident management, and supports continuous risk reduction at the site.

Compensation ranges from $26 - $32 per hour.

Shift is primarily on first, but flexibility required.

• Implement corporate HSE and Environmental policies and procedures; adapt for site specifics.
• Maintain OSHA‑required programs and documentation (LOTO, machine guarding, PIT, confined space, hot work, hazard communication/SDS, blood borne pathogens if applicable).
• Conduct routine floor walks, behavior‑based observations, and risk assessments (JSA/JHA).

• Deliver onboarding safety training and recurring refreshers; maintain training records.
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and toolbox talks; promote near‑miss reporting and employee engagement.

• Lead incident response, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions; ensure timely closure and lessons learned sharing.
• Manage Return‑to‑Work/Workers’ Compensation case coordination with HR as needed.

• Maintain OSHA logs, inspection checklists, and permit‑to‑work controls.
• Support environmental compliance tasks (waste accumulation areas, universal waste, SPCC, stormwater BMPs) per site scope.
• Provide data for regulatory reporting (e.g., OSHA logs, Tier II/SARA Title III, hazardous waste manifests, air/water permits, stormwater/SPCC where applicable).
• Prepare for internal/external audits, close findings promptly.

• Keep Emergency Action Plan current; conduct drills; coordinate first aid/CPR training and equipment checks.

• Report KPIs and issues to the HSE Manager and Site/Plant Manager.
• Support contractor safety onboarding and oversight.

• Some relevant experience and/or education in a similar field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• OSHA certification a plus.

• Competitive compensation with performance‑based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match.
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported.