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Corporate EHS Manager

Romeoville, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Corporate EHS Manager to oversee environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing facilities. This influential leadership role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, mitigating operational risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization
  • Report directly into the CEO
  • Jump start the EH&S programs

About Our Client

My client is a prominent manufacturer with a diverse customer base spanning industries such as food and beverage, consumer products, automotive, and specialty goods. With continued growth and investment across its North American operations, the organization is seeking a Corporate EHS Manager to provide leadership and direction for environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple facilities. This position offers the opportunity to influence company-wide initiatives, drive meaningful improvements in safety performance, and partner closely with operational leaders to support a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to take on a visible leadership role with significant impact and growth potential, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute a multi-year EHS strategy with clear KPIs and performance tracking
  • Champion a "Safety-First" culture through engagement, training, and leadership influence
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory standards
  • Lead risk assessments, site audits, and hazard mitigation efforts
  • Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions and prevention plans
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership to drive results
  • Design and deliver effective training programs and behavioral safety initiatives (BBS)
  • Regularly visit sites to conduct walkthroughs and reinforce safety standards



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7-10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or high-risk environments
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Proven ability to influence culture and drive change, not just enforce rules
  • Experience leading multi-site safety programs and initiatives
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
  • CSP, CIH, or similar certification preferred

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience level
  • 3 weeks PTO + 5 days sick time + 1 floating holiday
  • 10 company holidays
  • 401k program with employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
Contact
Max Sinton
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7032970

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Health, Safety & Environment
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Romeoville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Max Sinton
Job Reference
JN-062026-7032970