Corporate EHS Manager
Plasticade Corporate EHS Manager
CORPORATE EHS MANAGER - GROUP LEVEL
Elk Grove Village, IL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide strategic leadership in the development & execution of company-wide EHS policies, programs, and safety culture initiatives across all sites
- Drive risk management processes by overseeing hazard identification, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
- Provide expert guidance to senior leadership & operations teams on regulatory compliance, performance metrics, and EHS strategy alignment
- Manage all environmental compliance activities, including permitting, documentation, and interactions with regulatory agencies
- Oversee the design and implementation of safety training programs, SOPs, and onboarding processes to ensure workforce competency & continuous improvement
- Chair the Corporate Safety Committee and lead cross-functional collaboration to embed safety into operational processes and accountability structures
- Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, ensuring plans, teams, and infrastructure are maintained and tested
- Monitor and evaluate EHS performance through audits, inspections, and KPI tracking to ensure continuous compliance & operational excellence.
POSITION REQUIRMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field
- 5+ years in a safety leadership role within a manufacturing environment
- 3+ years at a management or senior supervisory level
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I, and other federal state, and local EHS regulations
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs across multiple sites or departments
- Demonstrated ability managing training strategy development, compliance systems, incident response programs
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- CSP certification preferred & Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Technology fluency with implementation of EHS software systems
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Primarily office-based with moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use. Frequent presence required in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
- Occasional hybrid work may be approved based on managerial discretion & business needs
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
- Based in Elk Grove Village, IL with travel across our multiple sites, up to 30%
- Compensation: $110,000-$150,000
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.