WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
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, WI facility.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
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.
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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we’ll create a better life.
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LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA14697
