🌎 EHS Manager
📍 Beaver Dam, WI | 100% Onsite | Manufacturing & Production
📅 Full-time | Mid-Senior Level | Manufacturing – Health, Safety & Environment
💰 Salary: $115,000 – $145,000
✨ Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO)
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🧳 Travel: Occasional (between facilities as needed)
🚀 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and compliance initiatives at a key manufacturing facility. In this role, you will manage day-to-day EHS operations, implement strategic safety programs, and champion a culture of zero incidents while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT, and local regulations.
This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to influence across all levels of the organization and drive world-class EHS performance.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage environmental, health, and safety functions across the facility.
Serve as the hazardous waste engineer, reducing waste and implementing recycling programs.
Oversee environmental reporting, monitoring, and permit applications.
Manage SDS/Hazard Communication and maintain compliance with safety regulations.
Lead facility-wide safety committees and employee training initiatives.
Conduct audits, inspections, and ergonomic/safety risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis, corrective action, and prevention planning.
Act as champion for Drive to Zero and other EHS performance improvement initiatives.
Prepare and manage internal reports, documentation, and compliance records.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to EHS specialists (where applicable).
🎯 Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive EHS experience.
3+ years implementing safety-related programs in a manufacturing environment.
✅ Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or EHS-related field.
Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE.
Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of hazardous waste and environmental regulations.
Prior experience preparing compliance reports (Tier II, TRI, emissions, hazardous waste, etc.).
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP a plus).
Background in FTZ/Security compliance.
💡 Skills & Attributes
Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, and DOT regulations.
Excellent knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools and practices.
Proven ability to influence executives, managers, and cross-functional teams.
Strong communication and presentation skills with executive presence.
Able to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
📌 Interview Process
Recruiter Screen
Hiring Manager Interview
Onsite Interview with Leadership
🏆 Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to shape the EHS culture at a leading manufacturing facility. If you’re passionate about workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a measurable impact in a company committed to innovation and sustainability.