Corporate EHS Manager

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Job Title: Corporate EHS Manager

Location: Elgin, IL w/ 50% travel

Job Summary

The Corporate EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Manager is part of the Corporate HR TEAM responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and overseeing company-wide safety programs across all US divisions to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and corporate standards for this global manufacturing company. This role primary responsibilities will be Enterprise-wide Workers' Compensation Process Management and Manufacturing EHS to minimize risk, prevent workplace injuries, and drive a culture of safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Workers' Compensation program, including claim management, return-to-work programs, and collaboration with insurance carriers.
• Conduct thorough accident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee safety training programs, ensuring employees at all levels are trained on proper workplace safety protocols.
• Partner with divisional HR and operations teams to monitor injury trends and develop strategies to mitigate workplace hazards.
• Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous material handling, PPE programs, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and machine safeguarding protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement in ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and process safety.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agency inspections, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics, providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Strong experience managing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• 5+ years of experience in EHS management within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Experience with safety management systems and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and DOT.
• OSHA training certification (strongly preferred).
• Experience in ergonomics program development and workers' compensation management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50% as required.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to drive a world-class safety culture within a growing organization.
• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.
  
  

If you are a passionate safety leader with expertise in workers' compensation and manufacturing safety, we encourage you to apply!

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