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Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Wausau

posted on 3/13/2025

We are currently seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at our corporate office in Wausau, WI. The EHS Manager will develop, execute, and oversee comprehensive safety programs and initiatives to maintain a culture of safety excellent and compliance. This individual will work alongside the incumbent EHS Manager until his retirement later this year.

• Supervise EHS department team, including EHS specialists and worker’s compensation administrator.

• Coordinate EHS services for the corporate office and manufacturing facility and the other company locations.

• Maintain corporate compliance with all applicable OSHA safety and reporting regulations.

• Maintain compliance with DNR and EPA environmental regulations including air permitting, hazardous waste, storm water, underground storage tanks, etc.

• Manage workers’ compensation program and injury logs. Additionally, lead investigation of accidents and safety-related concerns and when necessary, implement appropriate corrective action.

• Regularly review and update safety initiatives and programs; set the safety training schedule and prepare training sessions.

• Coordinate emergency response plans including fire protection and alarm systems.

• Oversee physical security of facilities including guard service, access control, and cameras.

• Work for property insurance representatives on inspections and risk management programs

• Work with the onsite occupational and physical therapists to address ergonomic issues and musculoskeletal injuries.

• Oversee emergency medical responders and injury care.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational/environmental health & safety or related field.

• Additional coursework in Supervisory Management, or similar is preferred

Minimum Work Experience Required:

• Two years in environmental or safety field

• Two years in a supervisory role

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to perform in stressful emergency response situations.

• Familiarity with government agencies including OSHA, DNR, EPA, DATCP, Fire Department, etc.

• Ability to work in a team-based environment as well as independently

• Certified Emergency Medical Responder (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to work flexible hours and be available occasionally after hours to respond to safety issues or emergencies.

• Strong computer skills.

Please apply using our Online Form

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Or, you may apply by U.S. mail:
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, Co., Inc.
ATTN: Human Resources
1323 South 11th Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, Co., Inc. is committed to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of their race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability/handicap, sexual preference, etc. We base our hiring, upgrading, transfer, selection for training opportunities, wages and salary structure on the basis of performance and attitude, skill and experience, attendance, ambition, energy and aptitude.

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