Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis MN designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings.

Apogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing windows storefront curtainwall and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities including design engineering extrusion finishing fabrication and assembly across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor EFCO Linetec Tubelite and Wausau we deliver quality consistency and value-added services throughout our portfolio.

Position Summary

The Manager Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leads the sites EHS strategy programs compliance and culture while aligning with Architectural Metals and Apogee EHS priorities. This role partners closely with site leadership Operations HR Maintenance Quality Corporate EHS and Segment EHS to reduce risk strengthen accountability improve systems and build a proactive safety and environmental culture.

Key Responsibilities

Site EHS Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the site EHS strategy deployment programs and culture while translating Architectural Metals and Apogee EHS priorities into practical site actions.

• Develop and execute a multi-year EHS roadmap aligned with business objectives operational priorities and enterprise EHS strategy ensuring sustainable risk reduction and performance improvement.

• Drive implementation of strategic EHS initiatives by establishing clear priorities milestones accountability and measures of success.

• Partner with site leadership to identify risks prioritize improvements and strengthen ownership for safety and environmental performance.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the plant leadership team influencing decision-making and integrating EHS considerations into business operational and capital planning processes.

• Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization to foster shared accountability and leadership ownership of EHS performance.

• Influence and coach leaders at all levels to strengthen EHS leadership behaviors drive accountability and sustain a high-performance safety culture.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Implement and maintain site EHS programs policies and procedures consistent with company and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA State DNR and other applicable federal state and local requirements.

• Manage site environmental programs including waste air water stormwater and hazardous materials as applicable.

• Prepare and maintain required site permits reports records and documentation.

Incident Management Training and Continuous Improvement

• Lead incident reviews root cause analysis corrective actions and follow-up with a focus on understanding contributing factors improving systems and preventing recurrence.

• Facilitate EHS training and communication that builds employee awareness leader capability accountability and a proactive approach to prevention.

• Track and report site EHS metrics trends corrective actions and improvement plans.

• Partner with Operations HR Maintenance Quality Corporate EHS and Segment EHS to integrate EHS expectations into daily work leadership routines employee communication audits and improvement initiatives.

Experience & Skills

Education

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene or a related field.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other relevant EHS certification.

Experience

• 5 years of EHS experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience leading site-level EHS programs; multi-site exposure is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA EPA and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Ability to influence leaders and employees build trust drive accountability and support a learning-oriented safety culture.

• Strong communication problem-solving organization and project management skills.

• Ability to use EHS systems and data to identify trends and support decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic EHS roadmaps that align with business and operational objectives.

• Strong influencing and change leadership skills with the ability to drive results through others without direct authority.

• Proven ability to build credible partnerships with site leadership teams and effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate EHS priorities in a way that supports operational excellence and organizational goals.

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

• Primarily site-based with occasional travel to other Architectural Metals or Apogee locations for meetings training audits or project support.

• Regularly works in both office and manufacturing environments and follows required safety protocols.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.