Safety Manager of Environment in Morton, Illinois at EBS Recruiters LLC

Our client is seeking a Safety Manager of Environment to lead and support workplace safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining environmental permits and reporting requirements, delivering safety training, and driving a culture of continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, and industrial hygiene practices who is passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and requirements.
• Support and maintain environmental and safety management systems, audits, and compliance programs.
• Manage environmental permits and coordinate required regulatory reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and report environmental data, including air, water, and waste metrics.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate required environmental monitoring, testing, and compliance activities.
• Develop and deliver safety, health, and environmental training programs for employees, contractors, visitors, and other stakeholders.
• Train and support supervisors on safety and environmental regulations and best practices.
• Monitor, track, and report safety and environmental performance metrics.
• Conduct workplace inspections and identify opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Partner with leadership and employees to promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a safety, health, or environmental role within manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or related environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, workplace safety programs, and industrial hygiene practices.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, permitting, audits, and environmental reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective training programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.