A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to support operations across multiple facilities, with the role based in Aurora, IL. This person will play a key role in advancing safety performance, strengthening regulatory compliance, and establishing consistent EHS programs across a multi-site manufacturing network. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with operational leadership while helping build scalable systems that support continued business growth. It is well suited for a hands-on EHS professional who enjoys driving culture change and making a measurable impact across multiple locations.
The Role:
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across several manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations. Partner with plant leadership, supervisors, maintenance, engineering, and HR teams to integrate safety into daily operations and drive employee engagement. Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations while developing and tracking corrective actions through completion. Develop and maintain key safety and environmental programs, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and waste management. Monitor EHS metrics and compliance performance, identify trends, provide leadership reporting, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.
The Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, with at least 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
Strong understanding of OSHA requirements, safety management systems, training development, compliance audits, and incident investigation methodologies.
Experience supporting environmental compliance initiatives including hazardous waste management, SDS administration, air emissions, stormwater, and environmental reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and effectively balance regulatory requirements with operational needs.
Multi-site manufacturing experience and professional certifications such as CSP, ASP are highly preferred.
