Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
Job Location:
Sussex, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
For more than 65 years weve 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 leading all environmental health and safety (EHS) activities at the facility to ensure a safe compliant and high-performing work environment. This role will support a new Generac Industrial Energy location in Sussex WI offering a unique greenfield opportunity to build EHS programs processes and culture from the ground up. The environment will operate with a start-up mindset requiring agility ownership and hands-on leadership while delivering high-impact contributions to Generacs industrial power solutions portfolio.
This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to implement best-in-class safety programmes drive regulatory compliance and advance a zero-incident culture. The EHS Manager plays a critical role in monitoring operations mitigating risk and ensuring adherence to OSHA EPA DOT Wisconsin DNR and other applicable regulations while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all EHS programmes including hazard communication compliance reporting training inspections and recordkeeping.
Ensure full compliance with federal state and local environmental and safety regulations; oversee environmental reporting and permit support activities.
Drive strategic EHS initiatives including safety culture programmes and Drive to Zero efforts to improve overall site performance.
Facilitate and lead safety committees while influencing employees and leadership to adopt best practices in health and safety.
Conduct audits inspections and job safety analyses to identify risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Lead incident investigations determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Manage hazardous waste programmes industrial hygiene activities and environmental monitoring efforts.
Assess and improve workplace ergonomics safety processes and risk controls to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
Drive sustainability and waste reduction initiatives including recycling and supply chain partnerships.
Provide leadership and oversight to EHS team members and act as a key functional expert within the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience;
5 years of progressive EHS experience;
3 years of implementation experience with safety related programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Business Administration Engineering or EHS-related field.
Experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of waste management regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience implementing lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Professional certifications such as CHMM CSP CIH or PE.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data management systems.
Experience supporting FTZ/security requirements and preparing environmental reports (e.g. Tier II TRI emissions hazardous waste reporting)
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
Competitive Benefits: Health Dental Vision401kand many more
State-of-the-artfacility with an onsite gym walking trails café freeparkingand manyemployeeactivities
Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees both current and retirees togather togetherand enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
Pride! When a storm strikes Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hitsmany employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production linewhile others go right intostorm-affected areas to repair generators
Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back.The company proudlyoffersa Volunteer Time Off programinvitingteam members toparticipateincharitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required totalk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employeeis regularly required tostand and walk. Onoccasionthe incumbent maybe requiredto stoopbendor reach above the shoulders.The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.Specific conditions of this job includeare typical of frequentand continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting closevisionand ability to adjust focus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.
