Foster a strong safety culture and operational excellence by effectively communicating EHS expectations, influencing organizational change, and building collaborative partnerships with employees, leadership, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Develop and standardize machine safety processes across facilities, supporting equipment installations, capital projects, and Management of Change (MOC) activities to proactively integrate safety requirements and mitigate operational risk.
Manage environmental programs including SPCC, stormwater, industrial wastewater, hazardous waste, and related permit requirements.
Coordinate with Sr. Environmental Engineer & EHS Director to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate environmental requirements.
Lead / participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action processes to prevent recurrence and reduce risk.
Conduct EHS audits and assessments, identify compliance gaps, and drive timely closure of corrective & preventive actions.
Monitor facility compliance and assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and environmental requirements.
Deliver EHS training programs and serve as a resource for supervisors and managers.
Partner with Human Resources to ensure employees receive required onboarding and job-specific safety training.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other environmental, health, safety, and risk management duties as assigned.
Ability to travel regularly between assigned sites in Elk Grove Village, IL and Valparaiso, IN to support EHS programs and initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering or a related technical field required.
Experience administering & managing safety training, compliance programs and recordkeeping requirements in accordance with OSHA.
Preferred certifications include CSP, CIH, ASP, CHMM, PE, or other relevant EHS credentials.
EHS experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and implement practical solutions.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes at all organizational levels.
Strong communication and presentation abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Experience with EHS Insight or similar EHS management systems preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
