Our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure Leer, Inc. maintains top-tier performance in workplace safety, employee health, and environmental compliance across all business locations. This role proactively drives the organization toward achieving its EHS goals by fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing and delivering safety training to plant personnel using a variety of tools and methods, maintaining accurate training and certification records, and leading environmental compliance efforts. This individual acts as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, WDNR, EPA, and other relevant regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Note: This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded as business needs evolve. Deliver safety training to new hires and conduct additional training (e.g., powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout) as requested by supervisors. Develop and deliver monthly safety meetings to ensure OSHA compliance and promote safety awareness. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, and ensure facility compliance. Implement and maintain written safety and environmental policies and procedures. Develop and revise EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and training materials as needed. Coordinate personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments, certifications, and training. Maintain hazard communication compliance, including chemical inventory, SDS management, and labeling. Promote a culture of safety through positive reinforcement and engagement. Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Serve as the Emergency Facility Coordinator, overseeing disaster response planning and training. Maintain safety data, files, and records, including OSHA logs and required reporting. Conduct internal audits and inspections; train others on inspection procedures; report and escalate compliance risks. Manage training schedules and maintain training records to ensure compliance with retraining requirements. Lead the incident investigation process, including documentation, reporting, and corrective action follow-up. Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, vendors, and consultants during inspections or permit-related activities. Coordinate or conduct industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental testing as needed. Represent Leer on the EOB Safety Committee, participating in monthly calls and biannual summits; may lead cross-company safety projects. Oversee environmental compliance across all Leer divisions. Lead our sustainability initiatives including pollution prevention, waste minimization, and recycling initiatives; identify and implement cost-saving measures. Manage building and grounds-related inspections (e.g., fire sprinklers, extinguishers, overhead lifting equipment). Hire and oversee contractors and consultants to ensure timely completion of EHS-related work. Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Science degree in EHS or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education. Experience in safety management in an industrial or manufacturing work environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (oral and written English) and interact effectively at all levels of the organization; requires self-confidence and good judgment, but also respect for others, regardless of position, and willingness to work as a team member. Strong safety knowledge, including OSHA experience. The ability to understand and apply principles of adult learning to training development and delivery is helpful. PC skills to include MS Office software, such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and other internal management systems. The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines. The ability to work effectively with diverse populations. The ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to make EH&S decisions within the bounds of sound business goals. Self-motivated and able to work with little direct supervision. Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment. Physical Demands: Being able to stand or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to navigate industrial settings such as uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, reaching, bending over, working at heights, small spaces, and confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift equipment up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional work in loud environments will be required. Work Environment The position is primarily an office-based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing facilities. Occasional outdoor work in extreme conditions may occur. Monthly speaking requirements to large groups of people are also necessary. Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel will be required. So, what do you get out of working at Leer, Inc. beyond a friendly work environment and the best teammates around? A competitive compensation package that other manufacturers can’t beat. Take a look. ESOP Distributions An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Like mentioned above, Leer Inc. is 100% employee owned. That means you will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. Trust us when we say, if you include your yearly ESOP payments, we offer a compensation package that’s difficult to beat. Don’t believe us? Stop in and we’ll show you. Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year) 11 Paid Holidays Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer) Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer) Life Insurance (Paid by Leer) 401(K) Shoe stipend for steel toes Leer Gear Cares Program - up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership Community involvement hours About Leer Inc. Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We’re proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed. Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We’re 100% employee-owned. What does employee-owned mean? As an employee-owner at Leer Inc., you’ll have a direct stake in our success. Through our employee ownership program, you’re not just part of the team, you’re an owner helping to shape our future. We value initiative, collaboration, and a long-term mindset, and we reward your contributions with shared growth and equity. Next Steps If you like what you see here, it’s time to apply! Right below this there’s a big, blue “Apply” button. Click it and apply! Okay, we think you can take it from here. We look forward to meeting you! Our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure Leer, Inc. maintains top-tier performance in workplace safety, employee health, and environmental compliance across all business locations. This role proactively drives the organization toward achieving its EHS goals by fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing and delivering safety training to plant personnel using a variety of tools and methods, maintaining accurate training and certification records, and leading environmental compliance efforts. This individual acts as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, WDNR, EPA, and other relevant regulations. EEO IS THE LAW EEO IS THE LAW (Spanish) Leer Inc is the world’s leading manufacturer of retail ice merchandising equipment, walk-in coolers and freezers, and other temperature controlled storage solutions. We have 3 manufacturing plants – 2 in New Lisbon WI, and 1 in Carroll IA. We are an employee owned business, part of the Employee Owned Brands, Inc. group, and we share our wealth and success through an ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are one of America’s oldest and most successful employee owned groups, that has been committed to manufacturing excellence in America’s heartland for over 125 years. Please click on the blue ‘APPLY’ button – we’d love to have you join us and share in our success.
