Title: Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Compensation: $105,000 - $130,000 Base Salary, Bonus Eligible

Location: Minneapolis, MN | Approximately 40% Travel

About The Job:

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit a Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to join their team. Our client is an established manufacturing organization committed to providing safe, high-quality products and exceptional service through an engaged and collaborative workforce.

The Corporate EHS Manager will lead and strengthen environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing locations. This individual will partner with plant and corporate operations leadership to improve hazard recognition, ensure regulatory compliance, deliver effective safety training, and advance key safety and sustainability initiatives throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and training designed to reduce workplace hazards and maintain compliance with applicable standards.
Develop and lead engaging small-group safety training.
Strengthen hazard recognition across all levels of the organization.
Facilitate routine inspections, corrective action tracking, and Management of Change processes.
Support plant safety committees and committee coordinators in using established tools and sharing best practices across locations.
Provide leadership and training for the organization’s behavior-based safety program.
Develop and improve equipment-specific Lockout/Tagout procedures using specialized software.
Conduct routine site inspections to ensure EHS programs are fully and consistently implemented.
Support day-to-day EHS management and compliance through the organization’s EHS management system.
Support sustainability initiatives related to resource management, reduction programs, and data collection.
Partner with Corporate Operations leadership to develop and track key safety and sustainability metrics.
Provide technical EHS guidance during the review and implementation of capital projects.
Oversee the organization’s contractor safety management system and support plant-level implementation.
Travel to company locations to provide hands-on support, training, and direction.

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
Seven or more years of facility-based or general consulting experience in safety and/or EHS.
Detailed knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
Experience implementing and auditing environmental, health, and safety management systems.
Experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management Planning programs.
Working knowledge of NFPA programs and standards.
Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional designation, or actively working toward certification.
Strong ability to collect, organize, analyze, and clearly present technical facts and data.
Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to lead discussions with cross-functional teams and manufacturing locations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with standard workplace productivity and collaboration software.
Ability to work effectively in a changing, fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel approximately 40%.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to influence EHS strategy across multiple manufacturing locations
Collaborative environment with visibility to corporate and plant operations leadership

About Lakeside HR Group:

At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.

Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group, where we are more than just a recruiting firm; we are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.