The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is an enterprise-level leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust, scalable EHS Management System across all company facilities.
Based in Hartford, WI , this role drives the overall EHS strategy, ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and champions a unified, world-class safety culture throughout the organization.
The Manager will provide expert guidance, support, and oversight to facility-level EHS activities and serve as the primary subject matter expert for all environmental and safety programs.
Key Responsibilities I.
EHS Strategy & Program Leadership (Enterprise-Wide) Strategic Planning :
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the corporate-wide EHS Management System (e.g., policy, procedures, training, auditing).
Performance Metrics :
Establish clear, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for EHS across the enterprise and regularly report performance to senior leadership.Drive consistent use of leading and lagging indicators.Program Standardization :
Develop standardized EHS policies, training materials, and best practices that can be deployed consistently across all sites to ensure uniformity and high performance.Change Management :
Evaluate and implement new EHS technologies, procedures, and training methodologies to continually advance the company's EHS maturity.II.Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Management Oversight & Auditing :
Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert, ensuring all facilities maintain full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-level regulatory requirements .Lead and manage internal and external compliance audits across the enterprise.Permitting & Reporting :
Manage and standardize the corporate approach to environmental compliance, including but not limited to : Hazardous Waste management and reporting.Air Quality permits and reporting.SARA Tier II and EPCRA Section 314 reporting.Stormwater permits (SWPPP) and / or No-Exposure Certification.Product Impact Assessment :
Review new raw material / chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and provide enterprise recommendations on potential regulatory impact, storage, and disposal requirements.III.Training & Culture Development Training System :
Design, coordinate, and oversee the execution of standardized, effective EHS training programs for all new hires and existing employees across the enterprise.This includes leveraging digital tools and platforms for scalability.EHS Culture Champion :
Act as the visible leader of the company’s safety culture, holding all levels of the organization—from executive to shop floor—accountable for adherence to EHS protocols.Leadership Coaching :
Coach and mentor plant management, supervisors, and site-level EHS personnel on EHS best practices and leadership.IV.Incident Management & Risk Reduction Incident Protocol :
Develop and standardize the enterprise protocol for incident and near-hit investigation, including mandatory Root Cause Analysis (RCA) , corrective action implementation, and communication protocols (e.g., initial alert within 24 hours).Risk Assessment :
Lead enterprise-wide hazard identification and risk assessment processes (e.g., Job Safety Analysis - JSA) to proactively identify and mitigate high-priority risks.Incentive Program :
Design and manage the corporate Safety Incentive and Recognition Program to effectively promote desired safety behaviors and engagement.V.Committee & Cross-Functional Collaboration EHS Steering Committee :
Lead and facilitate the corporate-level EHS steering committee, driving action items and accountability across the executive and operational teams.Site Support :
Act as a resource and facilitator for facility-level Safety Committees, ensuring their activities align with corporate strategy.Cross-Functional Projects :
Partner with Human Resources, Operations, and Quality teams to integrate EHS considerations into all business processes, including quality standards and new employee onboarding.Education and / or Skill Level Required Experience :
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in an Environmental Health & Safety management role, with demonstrable experience developing and managing multi-site or enterprise EHS programs.Communication & Leadership :
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to influence, train, and collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.Technical Expertise :
High level of technical expertise in EHS regulations and management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, 14001).Proven ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement.
Regulatory Knowledge :
Expert-level knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and comprehensive understanding of EPA / state-level environmental regulations (HazMat, Air, Water, Waste) .Certifications :
Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.Travel :
Ability to travel approximately 25-40% to company facilities to provide support, conduct audits, and lead initiatives.Work Schedule :
Must be able to work flexible hours as needed to support EHS initiatives and training across all operating shifts. Powered by JazzHR