Plant EHS Manager

About the job Plant EHS Manager

We are hiring a hands-on, field-focused EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at our Forest Park chemical manufacturing facility. This is more than a desk jobits boots-on-the-ground leadership in a dynamic environment where your impact is felt daily.

If you thrive in fast-paced, industrial settings and are passionate about safety, regulatory compliance, and building strong relationships with the people around you, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

What Youll Do

As the EHS Manager, youll be part of the site leadership team and take ownership of all things safety and environmental:

Environmental Compliance

Manage compliance with EPA, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, and air permitting

Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs

Ensure compliance with industrial wastewater treatment standards

Health & Safety Leadership

Lead life-critical safety programs (LOTO, confined space, hot work)

Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and site safety initiatives

Conduct site audits, investigations, and corrective action planning

Deliver training (including new hire onboarding and LMS coordination)

Process Safety Management

Administer and audit the PSM program

Lead risk assessments, JHAs, and incident response efforts

Drive a culture of accountability and proactive safety practices

What Were Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related fieldor equivalent hands-on EHS experience

5+ years in an EHS leadership role in chemical or high-risk manufacturing

Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and PSM

Experience responding to hazardous material incidents and environmental spills

Preferred Certifications

CSP, CHMM, OSHA 30

Critical Skills

Strong field presence and relationship-building

Excellent verbal and written communication

Training delivery and mentoring

Calm under pressure and adaptable

Competency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and LMS systems

This Role Is NOT for You If:

Youre only looking for an office-based role

Youre not comfortable in PPE, walking the site, or working odd hours if safety demands it

You prefer writing policy over enforcing it

Why Youll Love Working here:

Immediate eligibility for benefits, bonus, and 401(k) + profit sharing

A supportive and collaborative EHS network across locations

Direct influence on a site thats growing and evolving

Opportunities for growth into regional roles over time

A leadership team that values your input and invests in your success