Posted: November 25
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Leer, Inc., New Lisbon, WI
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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
- Bachelor of Science degree in EHS or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing work environment preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
How to Apply
Apply on our website: www.leerinc.com/careers
Posted: November 17
Safety & Environmental Health Manager
Quality Roasting, Valders, WI
Quality Roasting works alongside farmers and local partners to create value from the field to the finished product. By turning locally grown soybeans into dependable products that support our feed and food industries, we remain committed to strengthening rural communities and the people who power them. We are seeking an experienced and passionate workplace safety professional to champion a culture of safety and environmental health across all our facilities. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally healthy work environment throughout each of our soybean production facilities.
The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative leadership approach, working side by side with employees; encouraging open communication; engaging team members in safety and environmental health planning and problem-solving; facilitating learning; and recognizing employees’ efforts in improving our safety and environmental health culture.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Safety Program Leadership:
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs, policies, and training to prevent injuries and incidents, including but not limited to:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention
- Confined Space Entry
- PPE
- Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck Safety
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Contractor Safety
- Hot Work Program
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify safety hazards and drive corrective actions.
- Lead thorough incident/accident investigations, reporting and root-cause analyses, ensuring lessons learned are shared and preventive measures established.
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs, policies, and training to prevent injuries and incidents, including but not limited to:
- Environmental Compliance and Stewardship:
- Develop, implement and manage all applicable environmental programs, policies, training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including, but not limited to:
- HAZCOM
- Chemical Inventory and Environmental Tracking
- Air Emissions Compliance
- Water Use and Wastewater Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Energy and Resource Conservation Initiatives
- Environmental Training
- Environmental Risk Assessments and Audits
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting to regulatory agencies.
- Develop, implement and manage all applicable environmental programs, policies, training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including, but not limited to:
- Employee Engagement and Training:
- Foster a culture of trust and shared ownership for safety and environmental health by communicating effectively and building strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
- As a member of the Organizational Development Team, contribute to ongoing employee onboarding and training efforts and incorporate safety principles into global continuous improvement and employee engagement strategies
- Lead safety committees, employee engagement teams, and continuous improvement projects.
- Deliver engaging training and communications that empower employees to actively participate in safety initiatives, including, but not limited to:
- Safety bulletins and alerts
- Newsletter articles
- Safety dashboards and visual performance reports
- Other targeted communications to promote awareness and highlight progress
- Collaboration and Leadership:
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- Serve as a trusted advisor and resource for all team members, managers, and leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams — including production, maintenance, HR, quality, food safety and technical systems — to align safety initiatives with operational goals.
- Stay current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices, adapting programs as needed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in safety and environmental health in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural or related industry.
- Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and industry-specific safety practices.
- Demonstrated ability to engage employees, lead through influence, and build a strong culture of safety.
- Proven success implementing safety management systems (SMS) or behavior-based safety programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal; able to engage, coach, and motivate employees at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Ability to utilize tools and spreadsheets for data analysis, monitor program performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent credentials a plus.
- Travel, as necessary (approx. 10%), to all facilities.
- Hands on in all aspects of safety program execution. Application of physical effort as a safety professional to ensure organization achieves the desired outcomes in program development and personnel training.
- Ability to frequently bend, squat, climb, sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach above shoulder level, use fine finger movements and push/pull.
- Must be able to walk throughout the facilities and grounds to conduct internal audits and employee training independently.
How to Apply
Apply at our website: www.qualityroasting.com
Posted: November 17, 2025
Safety Coordinator
Kapco, Grafton, WI
Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest’s premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco’s constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners. Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.
If you are driven to succeed with a passion for the professional growth and development of others, our employee-focused company may have the right opportunity for you. Kapco Inc. is looking for a Safety Coordinator at our Grafton, WI location. This position is a change agent and culture keeper that develops and designs systems to protect people from illness, injury, and property from damage.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, design, implement, sustain, and monitor compliance of safety systems, standards, practices, and policies that prevent people from getting sick or injured and keep property from being damaged.
- Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure safety requirements are met and participate on safety analysis for new product development.
- Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting and auditing facilities, machinery, and safety equipment. Verify implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Review employee safety programs and recommend and implement improvements.
- Train new employees in safety orientation. Train workers in safety standard work, safety work instructions, practices and procedures as assigned. Assist teams to arrive at the root cause(s) and to develop an action plan and follow up system that eliminates recurrence. Investigate workplace accidents.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes and ensure compliance.
- Maintain safety database for incident reporting and investigations, audits, and safety data sheets (SD) on the shared drive and SDS books as necessary.
- Provides other safety related support as needed or requested, participates on teams as needed, and completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, engineering or similar discipline is preferred.
- Three to five years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Able to effectively communicate at all organizational levels.
About Kapco Metal Stamping
Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement and is equally committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees’ skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum designed to develop employees along their career path.
How To Apply
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