Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description: Insight Global is seeking an EHS Manager for a top food packaging/manufacturing client. This individual will own the environmental, health, and safety function for a large, 24/7 manufacturing operation with approximately 500 employees and will lead site-wide initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, hazard reduction, employee safety, and continuous improvement. The EHS Manager will partner closely with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, HR, and corporate EHS teams to develop safety strategy, oversee OSHA/EPA compliance, lead incident investigations and audits, coordinate emergency response programs, and strengthen the site's overall safety culture. This is a highly visible plant leadership opportunity with one direct report and significant ownership over EHS strategy and execution.

Day-to-Day: Own the site's overall EHS strategy and daily safety operations for a 500-employee, 500K+ sq. ft., 24/7 manufacturing facilityManage and develop one direct report, an EHS CoordinatorDevelop, implement, and maintain plant EHS policies, procedures, and programsEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirementsPartner with the training team to develop and deliver employee safety trainingInvestigate accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, near misses, and safety concernsIdentify root causes and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implementedChampion Human Performance principles through training, tools, and event learning teamsIdentify operational safety hazards and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and HR on solutionsAssist with Workers' Compensation claimsOrganize and facilitate the employee Safety CommitteeLead/facilitate internal and external EHS audits and follow corrective actions through completionCoordinate emergency response programs for medical, chemical, fire, evacuation, and rescue scenariosDesignate and train emergency responders and coordinate drillsMaintain accurate EHS procedures, forms, work instructions, and employee communicationsDrive employee ownership of safety through training, education, visibility, and leading by exampleMust-Haves:5+ years of progressive EHS experience, including recent EHS leadership/management experienceStrong manufacturing EHS background, ideally within food packaging or a closely related environmentStrong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulationsExperience with hazardous materials, air permitting, and environmental reportingExperience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and programsExperience investigating workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses and driving corrective actionsAbility to identify plant safety hazards and partner effectively with operations, maintenance, and HRStrong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization skillsAbility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, respond to emergencies, and work flexible hours/on-call as neededEducation/experience: BS in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree can qualify with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing EHS experience and recent EHS management experienceNo sponsorship availablePlusses: CSP, CIH, and/or CHP certificationFood packaging manufacturing experienceBlown-film or plastics manufacturing experienceHuman Performance principles/event learning experienceWorkers' Compensation experienceExperience leading Safety CommitteesExperience managing or mentoring EHS staff