Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

At Eakas, we believe protecting our environment is just as important as protecting our people. We are seeking a passionate and driven Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager who will champion environmental stewardship while ensuring a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace.

This role is ideal for someone who is energized by reducing environmental impact, improving sustainability initiatives, and building a culture where safety and environmental responsibility are embedded in everything we do.

Environmental Leadership

• Lead and manage environmental compliance programs across multiple manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Develop strategies to reduce waste generation, emissions, energy consumption, and environmental footprint.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, recycling programs, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor environmental metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations teams to implement environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.
• Support environmental audits, reporting requirements, permit management, and regulatory inspections.
• Drive employee awareness and engagement in sustainability and conservation efforts.

Safety & Health Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve workplace safety programs and policies.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety training and employee education programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable workplace safety regulations.
• Promote a culture where every employee takes ownership of safety.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• Experience in environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing environmental permits, waste streams, and sustainability programs.
• Demonstrated success improving environmental performance and compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

For more than 35 years, we have proudly manufactured automotive parts in Peru, Illinois, building a strong reputation for quality and reliability. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, we are expanding our facility for the third time, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, local investment, and future success.