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Generac · 3 weeks ago

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Generac is a company focused on environmental health and safety management. The EHS Manager is responsible for overseeing safety functions at a facility, implementing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyManufacturing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Tiana M. Jenig
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Responsibilities

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
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
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
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 prepares/directs corrective and preventive action plans
Acts as facility champion for implementation of risk reduction controls
Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships
Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned
Serve as the Data Management Systems Administrator for assigned plant
Manage EHS Specialist as a direct report depending on the size of the facility
Travel between facilities as needed

Qualification

EHS managementOSHA complianceHazardous waste managementSAP Super UserEnvironmental reportingLean principlesSafety trainingErgonomic analysisCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5 years of progressive EHS experience
3 years of implementation experience with safety related programs
Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations
Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards
Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization
Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to train/present to an executive level audience

Preferred

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.)

Company

Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world.

H1B Sponsorship

Generac has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (35)
2024 (17)
2023 (14)
2022 (17)
2021 (7)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$300M
Key Investors
GRIP ProgramUS Department of Energy
2024-10-21Grant· $50M
2024-07-17Grant· $200M
2023-10-27Grant· $50M

Leadership Team

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Aaron Jagdfeld
CEO
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Anne Hoskins
SVP Policy and Market Development-- Energy Technology
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