Cushman & Wakefield · 1 day ago
Site EHS Manager
Client Site - USA - IA - Cedar Rapids - 1710 16th St Se
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expC&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities. The Site EHS Manager is responsible for leading safety performance across complex, high-hazard operations at client facilities, partnering closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure safe and reliable operations.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Lead the site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program with a primary focus on risk reduction, learning, and operational excellence, rather than compliance alone
Establish facility-level EHS goals and objectives aligned with C&W Services corporate priorities, track progress against those goals, and communicate performance internally and externally
Lead and continuously strengthen the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention process, identifying, prioritizing, and actively controlling unacceptable and marginal fatality risks
Integrate Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles into daily operations, leader engagement, and incident prevention strategies to improve how work is planned and executed
Serve as a visible, trusted EHS leader within the facility, building strong relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, contractors, and client partners
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to identify high-risk work and strengthen controls for activities including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, work at height, and contractor oversight
Lead incident and near-miss investigations through a learning-focused, systemic approach, identifying underlying organizational and operational contributors and driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Coach and support leaders in recognizing risk, understanding operational tradeoffs, and reinforcing effective safety-related decision-making in the field
Implement and oversee EHS training programs for all employees, including new hire orientation, OSHA 10-hour training, and recurring site-specific safety training, ensuring training aligns with actual work and risk exposure
Implement and sustain the Client Business Unit’s and C&W Services’ EHS policies, procedures, and programs, adapting them as needed to ensure effective site-level execution
Lead EHS hazard assessments, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and PPE assessments, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and reduce exposure to risk
Oversee and continuously improve site EHS information systems to ensure data integrity, meaningful trend analysis, and clear insight into emerging risks and improvement opportunities
Support other sites on a periodic basis, including travel as required
Collaborate with cross-functional partners and participate in special projects or initiatives as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, agricultural processing, or a similarly complex industrial environment
Demonstrated experience identifying, prioritizing, and reducing Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) potential, including implementation of effective risk controls
Proven ability to apply EHS standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe and healthy work environment through partnership with operations
Demonstrated proficiency with standard business and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for communication, reporting, and data analysis
Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, supervisors, and leaders at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing stairs and elevated areas, wearing required PPE and respiratory protection, and performing field and office duties requiring sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field
Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CSHO, or equivalent
Prior EHS experience in corn milling, grain processing, ethanol production, feed mills, or wet/dry milling operations
Experience working in PSM-covered environments with a working understanding of OSHA 1910.119 and its application within maintenance- and operations-driven facilities
Strong background supporting maintenance-driven operations, including high-energy work, contractor activities, and complex work planning
Formal training or demonstrated practical application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) or other learning-based safety approaches
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program
Advancement opportunities
Training to work in a cutting-edge facility
Company provided safety apparel and uniforms
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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