Environmental Health Safety Manager

Job DetailsJob LocationWest Chicago Plant - West Chicago, ILPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayWinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world. WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days.We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:One TeamPerformance Based; Rewards & Recognition DrivenExcellence in All We DoRespectful and Engaged LeadershipAlways Do the Right ThingSo, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!Job Position: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGERJob Location: West Chicago, ILReports To: Plant Manager LAST MODIFIED: 07/20/2022POSITION SUMMARY:Wincup is a leading manufacturer of disposable polystyrene cups, bowls, containers, straws, and lids.The Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS) is responsible to ensure compliancewith all safety rules and regulations, the physical security of the plant, and to assistindividuals to be in compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring that Wincup is in compliance with all agencies (DOT, OSHA, NFPA, and EPA) regulations, training, and any other requirements by such agencies, our insurance companies, and company requirements. The EHS Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on all safety, boiler, and water matters.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:The following are essential job accountabilities:• Serve on safety committees; review and discus safety needs, provide updates, training, DOT, Hazmat, OSHA and related safety and compliance information.• Provide subject matter expertise in Process Safety ensuring industry best practice.• Provide assistance to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements. This may include but is not limited to administering gas tests, coordinating repairs and upgrades or similar tasks as assigned.• Site inspections and corrective action(s).• Develop effective training programs for managers/employees that will efficiently cover all needed/required materials.• Investigate all accidents to determine the root cause and provide recommendations that eliminate or reduce future hazard or risk.• Track and control inventory of safety supplies and equipment and work with division managers to keep adequate safety supplies on-hand.• Assist with training for new hires and provide ongoing training of all employees.• Review and update MSDS and SPCC plans as needed• Evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program using established goals. Make recommendations and implement corrective action(s) based on industry standards and best practices.• Conduct an annual training that promotes a safe, healthy, and secure work environment including emergency situations (like tornados,fires), use of the alarm system, and anything else necessary to promote a safe work environment.• Serves as a safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations.QUALIFICATIONS:-Bachelors degree in safety or related field or equivalent work experience.-5 years safety management experience.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.- Knowledge of statistics, data collection and analysis.- Knowledge of federal and state regulations.- Proficient in MS Office productsPrefer:• OSHA General Industry 10 or 30 hour training course• Forklift training experience• Bilingual a plusThe list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!

Created: 2025-10-04