EHS Director

Romeoville, IL 60446

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Executive/ Management Job Number: Js9779501022 Compensation: $145000-160000 / year

Job Description

Job Title: EHS Director  
Location: Romeoville, IL
Pay Rate: $140K-$160K 
Travel: Up to 25% 

Must have food or beverage manufacturing experience 


Responsibilities:
  • EHS Strategy Development: Create and manage EHS policies, procedures, and programs that meet regulatory and company standards.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations; lead audits and inspections.
  • Risk Management: Identify workplace hazards, implement safety programs, and conduct incident investigations.
  • Training & Awareness: Develop safety training programs and promote safety culture across all facilities.
  • Incident Investigation: Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
  • Environmental Management: Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainability efforts.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Create and manage emergency response plans and train staff on procedures.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve EHS performance using metrics and best practices.
  • Leadership Collaboration: Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align EHS with broader company strategies.
  • Safety Leadership: Serve as a safety coach to department heads, driving a culture of safety excellence.
  • Workers’ Compensation: Manage claims, track injury statistics, and work with third-party administrators and legal counsel.
  • Safety Program Management: Oversee contractor safety programs, safety committees, and annual safety training.
  • OSHA Compliance: Ensure timely completion of OSHA requirements, reporting, and accident investigations.
  • Safety Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular safety audits and spend 30-50% of time on the manufacturing floor ensuring compliance.
  • Process Safety Management (PSM): Collaborate with Maintenance and Refrigeration teams to manage PSM programs.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain inspection-ready EHS records and develop injury management strategies.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5 years of comprehensive safety experience, preferably in manufacturing or the food industry.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:
  • OSHA 30: General Industry, Safety and Health Certification.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.  

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