Corporate EHS Manager at Plasticade – Elk Grove Village | Jobyssey

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.

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