Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Manager

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager supports two manufacturing facilities located in Faribault, MN and McCook, IL. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, they work closely with plant leadership teams and cross‑functional partners to implement, manage, and continuously improve EHS programs that protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence.

The EHS Manager serves as a hands‑on, collaborative partner across both sites, helping drive a proactive safety culture while supporting site teams in meeting regulatory, corporate, and customer expectations. They have the opportunity to influence day‑to‑day operations while also contributing to long‑term safety and environmental initiatives across the segment.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to proactively identify safety and environmental concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead incident investigations, serve as the primary point of contact for workplace incidents, determine root causes, and drive sustainable corrective actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate and manage workplace incidents that may require internal response efforts and/or external medical treatment, ensuring proper communication, documentation, and follow‑up.
• Perform routine audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to internal standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Partner cross‑functionally with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to support chemical safety, waste management, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Develop and deliver engaging EHS training programs for employees at all levels, including onboarding, annual compliance training, and site‑specific safety initiatives.
• Conduct classroom and hands‑on operational training for Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) operators, including certification for new operators and refresher/retraining for existing employees.
• Lead and facilitate site safety committees, driving employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement in safety performance and culture.
• Maintain emergency response plans, coordinate emergency preparedness activities, and facilitate drills to ensure site readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze EHS metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and communicate key findings, risks, and recommendations to site leadership.
• Operate effectively within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, maintaining visibility and presence across all shifts to support employees, reinforce safety expectations, and respond to operational needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen site‑level safety culture, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

• Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, accountability, and professionalism in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a visible floor presence and commitment to employee engagement and safety culture development.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with practical operational needs and business objectives.
• Proven capability to drive change, influence behaviors, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and coaching skills, including the ability to deliver clear expectations, constructive feedback, and impactful training.
• High level of organization, urgency, and problem‑solving ability with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective during emergency response situations and incident investigations.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable leader capable of operating effectively within a 24/7 manufacturing environment across multiple locations and shifts.
• Collaborative leadership approach with the ability to…