Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Job description

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CONTACTING US** Health and Safety (EHS) Manager page is loaded## Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Managerlocations: Sussex, WI - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR14056**We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.**Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.**Overview**The EHS Manager is responsible for leading all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities at the facility to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role will support a new Generac Industrial Energy location in Sussex, WI, offering a unique greenfield opportunity to build EHS programs, processes, and culture from the ground up. The environment will operate with a start-up mindset, requiring agility, ownership, and hands-on leadership, while delivering high-impact contributions to Generac's industrial power solutions portfolio.This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to implement best-in-class safety programmes, drive regulatory compliance, and advance a zero-incident culture. The EHS Manager plays a critical role in monitoring operations, mitigating risk, and ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, Wisconsin DNR, and other applicable regulations while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.**Responsibilities*** Lead and manage all EHS programmes, including hazard communication, compliance reporting, training, inspections, and recordkeeping.* Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations; oversee environmental reporting and permit support activities.* Drive strategic EHS initiatives, including safety culture programmes and "Drive to Zero" efforts, to improve overall site performance.* Facilitate and lead safety committees while influencing employees and leadership to adopt best practices in health and safety.* Conduct audits, inspections, and job safety analyses to identify risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.* Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.* Manage hazardous waste programmes, industrial hygiene activities, and environmental monitoring efforts.* Assess and improve workplace ergonomics, safety processes, and risk controls to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.* Drive sustainability and waste reduction initiatives, including recycling and supply chain partnerships.* Provide leadership and oversight to EHS team members and act as a key functional expert within the facility.**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;* 5 years of progressive EHS experience;* 3 years of implementation experience with safety related programs.**Preferred Qualifications*** Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or EHS-related field.* Experience within a manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of waste management regulations and environmental compliance requirements.* Experience implementing lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.* Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE.* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data management systems.* Experience supporting FTZ/security requirements and preparing environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, emissions, hazardous waste reporting)**Great Reasons to work for Generac**:* Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more* State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities* Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers* Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators* Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.**Physical Demands**: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.*"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."*

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sussex, WI, 53089, US

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