Jobs in Belvidere, IL

About the role

The EHS Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at an assigned facility.  The EHS Manager will implement the organization’s safety program, work with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and monitor the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines.  Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits.  This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.  The EHS Manager is also responsible for ensuring that the environmental regulatory compliance functions to ensure that Generac operations are conducted in conformance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, permits and regulations while maximizing the use of industry best practices.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
• 5 years of progressive EHS experience;
• 3 years of implementation experience with safety related programs
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations;
• Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards;
• Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization;
• Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• able to train/present to an executive level audience
• Level of Independence: This position acts independently under the direction of the Director of Operations
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls