Are you looking for an EHS Leadership position without all the “fluff”? The Rice Lake Weighing Systems approach to EHS: avoid injuries whenever and wherever we can and take care of people on the rare occasions when we cannot. Spend more time with leaders and employees than at a desk. A focus on knowledge transfer through others via simple but effective training programs. Minimal reporting and meetings. The EHS Manager at RLWS is an important member of the Leadership Team. The function is backed by the EHS Steering Committee and a dedicated Environmental Specialist. The EHS Manager is responsible for determining, planning, coordinating, scheduling and directing Environment, Health and Safety activities for 700 domestic employees and a subject-matter-expert resource for our international locations. 

Did you know? In 2020, Rice Lake Weighing Systems earned the Wisconsin Safety Council’s Corporate Safety Award for Manufacturing. The company has also been recognized for its extensive training programs, abundant employee appreciation efforts and comprehensive total rewards plans. 

The person selected will partner with key internal and external constituents to deliver effective EHS programs designed specifically to protect human health. They will develop and deliver effective safety training, manage contractors and vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance and strive for continuous improvement in EHS. In addition, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the planning, directing, and coordinating EHS compliance activities through cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement organization-wide and location specific safety policies, procedures and programs to achieve and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage the OSHA compliance trainings and programs; lead employee and community Right-to-Know program in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Manage ergonomic assessments, evaluations, and continuous improvement processes to reduce work/job-related trauma while keeping within production requirements.
• Supplies analytical support to manufacturing operations, including leading process change implementation related to work/job design.
• Reviews processes, procedures, facilities and engineering change orders to assure conformance to recognized safety regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Conducts incident investigations, hazard assessments, safety regulatory analysis and reporting.
• Assist the organization in the development of manufacturing processes through the use of safe lean concepts.
• Respond to customer and vendor requests for safety compliance.
• Manage the fire protection program for all facilities, lead and contribute to capital projects & due diligence. 
• Manages WC-related injuries/illnesses, focusing on workplace safety prevention and ergonomics program, while utilizing and enhancing light-duty program; manage third-party WC administrator.
• Address unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and hazards in your respective work area(s) and evaluate the ensuing correction(s).
• Reports to the Vice President of Human Resources; supervises the Environmental Specialist.

Qualifications: Desire to live, work and play in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering or related field required. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in Safety or EHS in a manufacturing environment required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other nationally recognized credentials would be desirable. Ability to travel to multiple sites as needed; occasional overnight travel will be required. Coaching/Training/Teaching skills in one-on-one, small group and for large audiences will be essential. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required. Personal computing, planning, project management, time management and efficient administrative skills are key competencies. Desire to become an international EHS executive preferred.

Why You’ll Love Rice Lake Weighing Systems? This job starts with a safe and inclusive work environment. Opportunities for career advancement abound for those who want it. Great total compensation packages that may include a holiday bonus and an annual company-wide bonus based on results. Excellent benefits plans that include a private, no-cost-to-you, near-site health & wellness clinic, a 401(k) retirement plan with company enhanced match and all the other benefits you would expect. In addition:

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Holiday pay opportunities 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• On-the-job training and skills development 

• Stability – no layoffs in over 78 years!

If you need assistance with your application, please call (800) 472-6703. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, minorities, people with disabilities, and military veterans are encouraged to apply.Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.

Did you know? Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a private, family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified corporation, and has been manufacturing and distributing weight-related products and supplies since 1946. Sustainable growth and long-term strategy are credited as the reason we have never had a layoff in over 78 years in business.

Did you know? Rice Lake Weighing Systems manufactures 40,000 products used in weighing, measurement and automated process control. Our catalog has grown to over 1,000 pages and have become one of the largest full-line scale manufacturers in North America. A tiny sample of products that we build would include industrial truck, train, cargo and forklift scales, specialty applications for on-board and in-process weighing and dimensioning units; we also produce indicators, displays and other ancillary equipment. For more product information, please visit www.ricelake.com/products. 

Did you know? Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ corporate headquarters and primary manufacturing facility are located on a 40-acre campus in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Satellite manufacturing facilities are located in Alabama, Nevada and Washington. Technology centers are located in California, Massachusetts and Connecticut. International base locations include Italy, Spain, India, United Kingdom, Netherlands, China, Mexico and Panama.

Did you know? Rice Lake Weighing Systems has partnered with Neopath Health to provide private direct primary care at Cedar Ridge Health Center. This beautiful, near-site clinic is staffed 40 hours per week for the exclusive use of our plan members and their dependents. Prescriptions, wellness exams and plans, chronic disease management, acute care, testing and office procedures are all provided at no cost to members. 

Did you know? Rice Lake Weighing Systems is located in scenic northwestern Wisconsin where many people go for vacation. There are an abundance of lakes and rivers to explore, hundreds of miles of exciting snowmobile and ATV/UTV trails, and thousands of acres of public land to enjoy. Small town or rural living with excellent schools, local shopping and dining. The city of Eau Claire is just a 45-minute drive and Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area is less than two hours.