Senior Manager-Safety & Environmental
$154,968–$205,333 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Senior Manager – Switchgear Safety and Environmental to lead and execute safety and environmental programs across the Switchgear Value Stream, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a Safety First culture, and driving continuous improvement. Accountable for building and sustaining a high-performing Safety and Environmental team, advising on regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA), managing complex HSE escalations, coordinating with occupational health and emergency response teams, and partnering with cross-functional teams to embed safety into operations. Location: on-site in Chicago, IL; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri). The role reports to VP levels and requires leadership to deliver measurable safety and environmental improvements, align with corporate strategy, and maintain adherence to company policies and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
- Formal education or training in health, safety, environmental, or sustainability disciplines.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in HSE&S-related roles in a manufacturing setting, with 5+ years in managerial or leadership position.
- Experience in dealing with governmental compliance entities (e.g. OSHA, EPA, MWRD) and any other local city, state, or federal compliance authorities.
- Ability to assess current state and implement changes necessary to drive meaningful results. Stays calm under pressure.
- Strong experience in managing complex HSE escalations.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards impacting HSES, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the HSE&S function.
- Solid project management skills, able to successfully lead project teams through ambiguity and constantly changing business needs.
- Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
- Proven leadership skills with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion, and exhibit integrity.
- Excellent attention to detail with an analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the HSE&S function in technical and non-technical roles and present compelling information to achieve buy-in. Routinely communicate with team members at all levels.
- Sound financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness.
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