Environmental Health & Safety Manager

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The EHS Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at an assigned facility.  The EHS Manager will implement the organization’s safety program, work with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and monitor the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines.  Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits.  This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.  The EHS Manager is also responsible for ensuring that the environmental regulatory compliance functions to ensure that Generac operations are conducted in conformance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, permits and regulations while maximizing the use of industry best practices.

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 in Business Administration, Engineering, or EHS related field; Experience within a manufacturing environment Solid understanding of waste management regulations; Experience in the implementation of lean principals and improvements. CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE Certification; Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. Previous experience with meeting FTZ/Security requirements Experience preparing semi-annual and annual environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, emission inventory, hazardous waste, TRI, air permit monitoring, etc.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: R egulatory Compliance Monitoring and Reporting Serve as the primary hazardous waste engineer, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs. Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support. Manage the facility SDS/Hazard Communication program. Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs. Lead training efforts for EHS related activities within assigned facility. Supporting Strategic Initiatives Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees Lead Executive and Employee Safety Committees. Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best in class EHS performance.  Act as the facility champion for the EHS Drive to Zero program Worksite Analysis Conduct audits to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action. Conduct and document monthly inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas. Perform Job Safety Analysis of all worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures. Leads safety observation efforts in sites within assigned facility. Hazard Prevention and Control Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability. Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards. Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures.  Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment. Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and