Job Description
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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