Environmental Health & Safety; EH&S) Speciali

Regular Full-Time Lake Bluff, IL, US

6 days ago Requisition

JD-147

August 2026

Exempt

Lake Bluff - Primary

Vice President of Operations

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist is responsible for leading environmental, health, and safety compliance across two Illinois manufacturing facilities and one Wisconsin facility.

• Two adhesive coating facilities operating under FESOP (Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit) and classified as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste
• A converting facility focused on slitting, laminating, or packaging adhesive products

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the EH&S Specialist drives and ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations (including these enforced by OSHA, U.S. EPA, WDNR and Illinois EPA), while supporting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

• Manage all FESOP compliance activities, including:
• Monitor emissions and usage thresholds
• Maintain records for coatings, solvents, and air control devices
• Prepare semiannual and annual emissions reports for the Illinois EPA
• Coordinate permit renewals or modifications
• Lead hazardous waste compliance as a Large Quantity Generator, including:
• Waste characterization, labeling, accumulation, and manifesting
• Biennial hazardous waste reporting (RCRA)
• Maintain contingency plans and emergency coordination
• Submit environmental reports such as:
• TRI/Form R (Toxic Release Inventory)
• Tier II Chemical Inventory Reports
• Annual Air Emissions Reports
• Maintain compliance with SPCC, NPDES, and SWPPP requirements.
• Manage universal and non-hazardous waste handling and recycling programs.
• Conduct periodic environmental inspections and maintain facility records.
• Support compliance with local ordinances and corporate environmental initiatives.
• Oversee safety programs and OSHA compliance for three facilities, including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• PPE, machine guarding, and forklift safety
• Respiratory protection and confined space (as applicable)
• Conduct safety inspections, conduct incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and ensure proper recordkeeping and reporting.
• Lead Safety Committees, toolbox talks, and employee engagement programs
• Serve as company liaison with regulatory agencies (Illinois EPA, OSHA, local authorities
• Develop and conduct EH&S training for employees, contractors, and new hires.
• Work closely with plant managers, maintenance, and production teams to integrate EH&S into daily operation
• Ensure hazardous waste handler training (initial and annual) is completed.
• Maintain training records, SDS management system, inspection reports, and compliance files.
• Lead safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee engagement programs

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5-10 years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing setting (adhesives, coatings, or chemical, preferred).
• Direct experience with FESOP permitting and LQG hazardous waste management.
• Working knowledge of federal, Wisconsin and Illinois environmental and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with EPA/IDEM reporting systems (TRI-MEweb, CDX, Tier2 Submit).
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly between three facilities.
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER 40-Hour, CSP, or CHMM.

• Combination of offices, laboratories, and plant floor environments.
• Potential exposure to chemical materials, noise, and moving equipment.
• Use of PPE required; occasional emergency response duties may apply.
• Potential Remote 15-20%
• Travel between facilities as needed (estimated 30-40%) to ensure consistent program execution.