EH&S Manager Job

Primary location: Gilberts, Illinois
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $95,000-$115,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
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Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, the EHS Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for leading environmental, health, and safety programs; proactively identifying and mitigating risk; and fostering a strong safety culture across the plant. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the EHS Manager partners closely with operations, employees, and leadership to protect people, the environment, and business performance.

What’s in It for You

• Opportunity to lead and shape environmental, health, and safety programs in a manufacturing environment with strong leadership visibility
• Ability to make a direct impact on employee safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship
• Collaborative role as part of the plant leadership team, influencing culture, behaviors, and continuous improvement
• Exposure to capital projects, process safety initiatives, and operational decision-making

What You’ll Do

• Lead implementation and ongoing promotion of the Plant Safety Process, ensuring disciplined execution of all safety policies
• Provide technical EH&S expertise to the facility, proactively identifying and mitigating safety and environmental risks
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, permits, and reporting requirements, partnering with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders as needed
• Support limited environmental compliance activities as part of the broader EHS role; environmental responsibilities represent a small portion of overall job scope.
• Train and educate employees on safety procedures, PPE, LOTO, ergonomics, and environmental practices
• Lead or support accident and incident investigations, corrective actions, and case management
• Manage hazardous and residual waste programs and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and permits
• Facilitate hazard identification activities, risk assessments, and process safety mitigation plans
• Ensure development, accuracy, and maintenance of all process safety documentation
• Coordinate and deliver required compliance and including non-safety training
• Partner with operations and leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Support safe execution of capital projects aligned with scope, cost, schedule, and performance goals
• Promote positive employee relations and a collaborative, supportive plant culture

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to influence safety behaviors and drive accountability without direct authority
• Strong partnership with production, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfort balancing floor presence with administrative and documentation requirements
• Attention to detail and audit readiness across EH&S programs and records
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train, coach, and engage a diverse manufacturing workforce

Qualifications

• Asociates Degree Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in EH&S roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA and OSHA regulations and general EH&S compliance requirements
• Experience leading or supporting hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as ASP, GPS, CSP, CIH, or CHMM
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Demonstrated experience tracking and acting on leading and lagging EH&S indicators
• Proven project management skills for moderately complex initiatives
• Experience managing EH&S audits, regulatory reporting, and permit compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across all levels of the organization

Why should you join Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Gilberts, IL)

Gilberts, Illinois is a growing village in Kane County, located along the I‑90 corridor near Elgin and within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The community offers a balance of small‑town atmosphere and convenient access to major highways, making it an attractive location for both commuters and manufacturing operations. Gilberts is known for its expanding light industrial and manufacturing presence, strong community focus, and room for continued growth. With nearby residential communities, open space, and access to regional amenities, Gilberts provides a practical and appealing setting for professionals seeking stability, accessibility, and a collaborative work environment.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!