Description
Saint-Gobain, a TOP GLOBAL EMPLOYER for 11 years in a row, has an excellent career opportunity for an EHS Manager at our site in Portage, WI.
Lead Safety. Drive Sustainability. Shape a World-Class Culture.
Are you a passionate EHS leader who thrives on building a culture where safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement come first? We're seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to champion our EHS strategy and programs at our Portage manufacturing facility.
In this high-impact leadership role, you'll partner with plant leadership, employees, and corporate stakeholders to create and sustain a world-class safety culture. You'll have the opportunity to influence every aspect of the operation, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving environmental stewardship, and empowering employees to take ownership of workplace safety.
What You'll Do
As the EHS Manager, you will serve as the site's EHS leader, providing strategic direction and hands-on support to strengthen environmental, health, safety, and sustainability performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and continuously improve environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs aligned with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and business objectives.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Develop, implement, and maintain ISO-based management systems and EHS standards.
Manage site permits and environmental compliance requirements.
Create and deliver impactful EHS training programs that increase awareness, engagement, and accountability.
Partner with plant managers, supervisors, and employees to proactively identify and reduce workplace risks.
Foster an autonomous safety culture where employees actively participate in driving safe behaviors and practices.
Lead accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
Develop and maintain site-specific EHS procedures and best practices.
Collaborate with other manufacturing sites to share knowledge, drive best practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Champion programs that improve workplace safety, operational excellence, and environmental performance.
Why This Role Matters
This position is much more than compliance. You'll be a visible leader and change agent who helps create a workplace where every employee can succeed safely. Your expertise and leadership will directly influence employee well-being, operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and the long-term success of the facility.
What Success Looks Like
A highly engaged workforce that embraces safety ownership.
Strong environmental and regulatory compliance performance.
Continuous reduction of workplace risks and incidents.
Effective implementation of sustainable EHS programs and systems.
A culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, lead strategic initiatives, and help build a safer, stronger workplace, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of safety and sustainability at our Portage facility.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering , Safety Sciences is required, Master's preferred.
CSP Certification within the last 3 years preferred.
COSS Certification with the last 3 years preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track records of success in reducing occupational injuries and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations is required,
Minimum of 5 years experience with a strong safety background and experience in federal regulations and reporting. Experience with OSHA, federal and state reporting and regulations is required.
