EHS MANAGER

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads all EHS functions across our U.S. manufacturing operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintaining a culture of safety across our operations. The EHS Manager serves as the senior authority on all matters related to occupational safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and related risk mitigation. The role has a major impact on the operations of the company and serves as an expert in industry standards and best management practices, including education and training. Frequent analysis and resolution of unique issues without precedent is necessary, including in response to various emergency situations. The ability to lead and support cross-functional management of safety initiatives is essential. The EHS Manager actively seeks out and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.

Essential Job Functions

• Leadership & Strategy
• Develop and execute the company-wide EHS strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on EHS matters.
• Drive a proactive, preventive EHS culture across all levels of the organization.
• Lead and mentor the EHS teams at each U.S. facility; coordinate global best practices with the Mueller B.V. EHS lead.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee permitting, audits, inspections, and reporting related to environmental and safety programs.
• Serve as the primary representative of the company with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Lead internal and external compliance audits and ensure prompt corrective actions.
• Ensure creation and submission of annual compliance program reports.
• Manage the industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling program in compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Ensure appropriate storage and disposal of hazardous wastes and materials on all campuses.
• EHS Policy Oversight
• Implement and manage industrial hygiene programs, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Establish priorities and develop policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with safety leaders at all domestic locations to ensure alignment of all sites with Paul Mueller Company EHS policies.
• Operational Execution
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, manage workers’ compensation programs and return-to-work initiatives.
• Maintain robust data tracking and reporting systems for EHS metrics. Identify areas of high risk and develop safety programs to address them.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate EHS considerations into process improvements and capital projects.
• Continuous Improvement
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement within the safety department and across the domestic safety program
• Integrate Lean tools (6S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management) into EHS practices.
• Lead or support Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement projects focused on safety, ergonomics, and environmental impact reduction.
• Training & Engagement
• Oversee design and implementation of EHS training programs for all employees, including onboarding, emergency preparedness, job-specific safety, and leadership development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives around safety culture and environmental awareness.
• Global Collaboration
• Serve as primary liaison with the EHS counterpart at Mueller B.V. to align on global EHS policies, share best practices, and ensure consistent performance metrics.
• Participate in local, regional, and national EHS organizations to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Departmental Management
• Develop and administer the departmental short- and long-range budget
• Support the development of direct reports through training, regular feedback, goal setting, and accountability.
• Drive direct-report engagement in open book management through huddle attendance, financial education, and fiscal understanding and responsibility
• Regular, in-person attendance due to the necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned, including backup for other departmental personnel, to ensure support of the departmental strategy.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state EHS regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, JDE, and EHS software platforms
• Self-starter and goal-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time-sensitive environment.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or closely related field required.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in multi-site environments preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $121,990 - $208,667 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.