EHS Manager | Manufacturing & Environmental Compliance | Beaver Dam, WI | $115K–$145K

🌎 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.

Director - Health and Safety | Mining & Metals | Gouverneur, NY

Position: Director - Health and Safety

Location: Gouverneur, NY (On-site)
Industry: Mining & Metals
Compensation: $81,000 - $110,000
Relocation Assistance: Yes

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director of Health and Safety for an underground zinc mining operation. This role involves overseeing the health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a strong safety culture within the organization.

• Analyze health and safety performance through various indicators and lead audits to ensure compliance with company safety procedures, as well as local, state, and federal requirements.

• Advise management on opportunities for performance improvements related to health and safety.

• Conduct hazard evaluations and risk assessments, and initiate corrective actions to mitigate risks.

• Assist in incident investigations, determining risk levels, evaluating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.

• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory agencies (such as MSHA), managing mine inspector visits and necessary documentation.

• Communicate safety information effectively to employees, managers, and stakeholders, addressing questions and concerns.

• Support the development of policies and procedures to improve health and safety performance across the operation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety, with a preference for experience in underground mining.

• Experience in leading safety culture development and maintaining safety standards within a mining environment.

• Experience in hazard recognition and control systems and training techniques.

• Mine rescue experience and MSHA Blue Card IU/IS/MM unlimited certification required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in data analysis and critical thinking related to health and safety performance.

Compensation and Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan with an additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly.

• Excellus Medical Plan with low employee contribution.

• Free Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off.

If you have significant experience in mine health and safety, particularly in an underground mining setting, and have a passion for fostering a safety-first culture, we encourage you to apply for this vital leadership position.