Corporate Safety & Environmental Manager​/EHS Manager

Are you a dedicated EHS professional looking to bring your expertise to an industry leader that can offer you career stability with a worldwide company, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package?

Imagine having greater support to present impactful safety programs with an established, successful company that is growing and will provide you with a greater sense of accomplishment and provide many opportunities for professional development and career growth.

PPI, a worldwide industry leader in conveying components, is seeking a Corporate Safety & Environmental Manager to join their team in the Pella, IA area.

If you have at least 7 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment and a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a closely related field, PPI wants to hear from you! Must be able to travel 25% – 50%.

• Competitive compensation package
  , based upon your experience.
• Wealth‑building ESOP program! PPI is proud to be an employee‑owned company. You will earn shares of the business as you become more tenured and build wealth as an employee‑owner of PPI!
• Exceptional Benefits package – Including world‑class health benefits the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 40 hours of paid vacation upon starting and accrue the remainder of the year, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, paid volunteer time, 401K and more!
• Career advancement and Growth: Now is an exciting time to join PPI and make a substantial impact on the organization. As PPI continues to grow, there will be many opportunities for upward mobility.
• Stability and Innovation – PPI’s culture focuses on innovation and dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry, which has allowed them to experience continued success for nearly 50 years.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and EPA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing environmental permits and compliance programs at the facility level.
• Proficiency with EHS management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the company-wide safety management system in alignment with OSHA standards and VPP principles.
• Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies (RCFA, 5-Why, fault tree); develop and track corrective action plans to closure.
• Conduct and oversee job hazard analyses, process safety reviews, and facility-wide safety audits.
• Manage critical safety programs including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, machine guarding, fall protection, and electrical safety.
• Maintain and report all OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for OSHA inspections, responding to citations and coordinating abatement activities.

• Oversee all environmental permits, registrations, and regulatory filings with the EPA and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
• Manage air quality compliance programs including Title V or minor source permits, emission calculations, and annual reporting.
• Administer hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs including manifest tracking, storage area management, and disposal vendor oversight.
• Maintain stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and ensure NPDES permit compliance.
• Prepare and submit all chemical inventory reports, filings, and other right-to-know reporting obligations.

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all employee levels, including new hire orientation, annual refresher training, and supervisor-specific content.

• Manage workers’ compensation program on all claim management and return-to-work programs.
• Conduct timely First Reports of Injury in compliance with applicable state guidelines.

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