Leer
Our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure Leer, Inc. maintains top‑tier performance in workplace safety, employee health, and environmental compliance across all business locations. This role proactively drives the organization toward achieving its EHS goals by fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence.
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing and delivering safety training to plant personnel using a variety of tools and methods, maintaining accurate training and certification records, and leading environmental compliance efforts. This individual acts as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, WDNR, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver safety training to new hires and conduct additional training (e.g., powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout) as requested by supervisors. Develop and deliver monthly safety meetings to ensure OSHA compliance and promote safety awareness. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, and ensure facility compliance. Implement and maintain written safety and environmental policies and procedures. Develop and revise EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and training materials as needed. Coordinate personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments, certifications, and training. Maintain hazard communication compliance, including chemical inventory, SDS management, and labeling. Promote a culture of safety through positive reinforcement and engagement. Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Serve as the Emergency Facility Coordinator, overseeing disaster response planning and training. Maintain safety data, files, and records, including OSHA logs and required reporting. Conduct internal audits and inspections; train others on inspection procedures; report and escalate compliance risks. Manage training schedules and maintain training records to ensure compliance with retraining requirements. Lead the incident investigation process, including documentation, reporting, and corrective action follow‑up. Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, vendors, and consultants during inspections or permit‑related activities. Coordinate or conduct industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental testing as needed. Represent Leer on the EOB Safety Committee, participating in monthly calls and biannual summits; may lead cross‑company safety projects. Oversee environmental compliance across all Leer divisions. Lead our sustainability initiatives including pollution prevention, waste minimization, and recycling initiatives; identify and implement cost‑saving measures. Manage building and grounds‑related inspections (e.g., fire sprinklers, extinguishers, overhead lifting equipment). Hire and oversee contractors and consultants to ensure timely completion of EHS‑related work. Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in EHS or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education. Experience in safety management in an industrial or manufacturing work environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (oral and written English) and interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Strong safety knowledge, including OSHA experience. Ability to understand and apply principles of adult learning to training development and delivery is helpful. PC skills to include MS Office software, such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and other internal management systems. Ability to work with frequent, established deadlines. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short‑ and long‑range goals. Ability to make EH&S decisions within the bounds of sound business goals. Self‑motivated and able to work with little direct supervision. Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment. Physical Demands
Being able to stand or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to navigate industrial settings such as uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, reaching, bending over, working at heights, small spaces, and confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift equipment up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional work in loud environments will be required. Work Environment
The position is primarily an office‑based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing facilities. Occasional outdoor work in extreme conditions may occur. Monthly speaking requirements to large groups of people are also necessary. Occasional overnight and out‑of‑state travel will be required. Benefits
ESOP – 100% employee‑owned equity participation. Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3‑Weeks in 1st Full Year). 11 Paid Holidays. Health, Dental, Vision insurance (subsidized by Leer). Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (paid by Leer). Life Insurance (paid by Leer). 401(k) plan. Shoe stipend for steel toes. Leer Gear and community involvement hours. Program to receive up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership. Next Steps
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Deliver safety training to new hires and conduct additional training (e.g., powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout) as requested by supervisors. Develop and deliver monthly safety meetings to ensure OSHA compliance and promote safety awareness. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, and ensure facility compliance. Implement and maintain written safety and environmental policies and procedures. Develop and revise EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and training materials as needed. Coordinate personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments, certifications, and training. Maintain hazard communication compliance, including chemical inventory, SDS management, and labeling. Promote a culture of safety through positive reinforcement and engagement. Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Serve as the Emergency Facility Coordinator, overseeing disaster response planning and training. Maintain safety data, files, and records, including OSHA logs and required reporting. Conduct internal audits and inspections; train others on inspection procedures; report and escalate compliance risks. Manage training schedules and maintain training records to ensure compliance with retraining requirements. Lead the incident investigation process, including documentation, reporting, and corrective action follow‑up. Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, vendors, and consultants during inspections or permit‑related activities. Coordinate or conduct industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental testing as needed. Represent Leer on the EOB Safety Committee, participating in monthly calls and biannual summits; may lead cross‑company safety projects. Oversee environmental compliance across all Leer divisions. Lead our sustainability initiatives including pollution prevention, waste minimization, and recycling initiatives; identify and implement cost‑saving measures. Manage building and grounds‑related inspections (e.g., fire sprinklers, extinguishers, overhead lifting equipment). Hire and oversee contractors and consultants to ensure timely completion of EHS‑related work. Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in EHS or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education. Experience in safety management in an industrial or manufacturing work environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (oral and written English) and interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Strong safety knowledge, including OSHA experience. Ability to understand and apply principles of adult learning to training development and delivery is helpful. PC skills to include MS Office software, such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and other internal management systems. Ability to work with frequent, established deadlines. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short‑ and long‑range goals. Ability to make EH&S decisions within the bounds of sound business goals. Self‑motivated and able to work with little direct supervision. Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment. Physical Demands
Being able to stand or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to navigate industrial settings such as uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, reaching, bending over, working at heights, small spaces, and confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift equipment up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional work in loud environments will be required. Work Environment
The position is primarily an office‑based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing facilities. Occasional outdoor work in extreme conditions may occur. Monthly speaking requirements to large groups of people are also necessary. Occasional overnight and out‑of‑state travel will be required. Benefits
ESOP – 100% employee‑owned equity participation. Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3‑Weeks in 1st Full Year). 11 Paid Holidays. Health, Dental, Vision insurance (subsidized by Leer). Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (paid by Leer). Life Insurance (paid by Leer). 401(k) plan. Shoe stipend for steel toes. Leer Gear and community involvement hours. Program to receive up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership. Next Steps
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