Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving Viewrail’s Environmental, Health, and Safety systems across all facilities. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives risk reduction, and builds a safety culture aligned with operational excellence.

(These requirements are in addition to any and all Viewrail employment requirements and policies.)

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, IDEM, and applicable DOT regulations.
• Maintain all written safety programs, compliance documentation, and records.
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Manage OSHA logs and incident reporting.
• Oversee hazardous waste, Air Permitting, Wastewater treatment, and regulatory compliance reporting.

• Develop and implement safety strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with plant/department leadership.
• Promote leadership accountability for safety performance.

• Deliver required EHS training in person or through our learning management system.
• Oversee onboarding safety training materials for new hires.
• Maintain certification and training compliance records.

• Lead root cause investigations.
• Work with plant leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  
  Track trends and report KPIs to leadership.
• Oversee wastewater treatment and waste disposal.
• Manage SDS program and chemical inventory.
• Ensure safe handling of machining fluids, coatings, and wash systems.
• All other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Days Away, Restricted, Transfer Rate (DART)
• Good
  -Catch reporting activity
• Training completion rate
• Workers’ compensation cost trends

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a goal-oriented, team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills. (experience with Google Suite preferred)
• Effective problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years EHS experience in manufacturing.
• 30 hour OSHA certification
• Current First AID & CPR trainer
• Proven experience in plant management or a similar leadership role
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial management