Environment, Health and Safety Manager - EHS

Overview

A leading food manufacturing facility in the Chicago area is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee and drive safety, environmental, and health initiatives at the plant level. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who combines regulatory knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach to risk reduction and continuous improvement. This role is 100% onsite with some travel for audits or trainings and requires some experience as an EHS professional in Illinois. Food manufacturing experience is a big plus but not required. Open to Environmental Engineers and Specialists.

Base pay range : $90,000.00 / yr - $138,000.00 / yr. Direct message the job poster from Clark-Resources for more details.

This is an EHS Manager role with a strong emphasis on Environmental Health.

Interested candidates please email your resume to BLEJA@.

Essential Functions

• Lead by example while promoting a culture of safety, responsibility, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to teams throughout the facility.
• Use both experience and innovation to improve site-wide EHS performance and awareness.
• Proactively identify and assess workplace hazards and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze safety data and incident trends to create improvement plans and reduce risk.
• Coordinate responses to safety incidents, including investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee all workers compensation documentation, data tracking, and cost management.
• Develop and maintain EHS-related databases and reporting systems.
• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct and support internal audits and participate in third-party, customer, or government inspections.
• Maintain accurate documentation aligned with regulatory and company standards.
• Provide EHS training on policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

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