Manager, Environmental Health and Safety
Apogee Enterprises · Wausau
Apogee Architectural MetalsPosition Summary
The Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) leads the site’s EHS strategy, programs, compliance, and culture while aligning with Architectural Metals and Apogee EHS priorities. This role partners closely with site leadership, Operations, HR, Maintenance, Quality, Corporate EHS, and Segment EHS to reduce risk, strengthen accountability, improve systems, and build a proactive safety and environmental culture.
Key Responsibilities
Site EHS Strategy and Leadership
- Lead the site EHS strategy deployment, programs, and culture while translating Architectural Metals and Apogee EHS priorities into practical site actions.
- Develop and execute a multi-year EHS roadmap aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, and enterprise EHS strategy, ensuring sustainable risk reduction and performance improvement.
- Drive implementation of strategic EHS initiatives by establishing clear priorities, milestones, accountability, and measures of success.
- Partner with site leadership to identify risks, prioritize improvements, and strengthen ownership for safety and environmental performance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the plant leadership team, influencing decision-making and integrating EHS considerations into business, operational, and capital planning processes.
- Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization to foster shared accountability and leadership ownership of EHS performance.
- Influence and coach leaders at all levels to strengthen EHS leadership behaviors, drive accountability, and sustain a high-performance safety culture.
Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Implement and maintain site EHS programs, policies, and procedures consistent with company and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, State DNR, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Manage site environmental programs, including waste, air, water, stormwater, and hazardous materials, as applicable.
- Prepare and maintain required site permits, reports, records, and documentation.
Incident Management, Training, and Continuous Improvement
- Lead incident reviews, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up with a focus on understanding contributing factors, improving systems, and preventing recurrence.
- Facilitate EHS training and communication that builds employee awareness, leader capability, accountability, and a proactive approach to prevention.
- Track and report site EHS metrics, trends, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
- Partner with Operations, HR, Maintenance, Quality, Corporate EHS, and Segment EHS to integrate EHS expectations into daily work, leadership routines, employee communication, audits, and improvement initiatives.
Experience & Skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other relevant EHS certification.
Experience
- 5+ years of EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading site-level EHS programs; multi-site exposure is a plus.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ability to influence leaders and employees, build trust, drive accountability, and support a learning-oriented safety culture.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and project management skills.
- Ability to use EHS systems and data to identify trends and support decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic EHS roadmaps that align with business and operational objectives.
- Strong influencing and change leadership skills with the ability to drive results through others without direct authority.
- Proven ability to build credible partnerships with site leadership teams and effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate EHS priorities in a way that supports operational excellence and organizational goals.
Work Environment/Travel Requirements
- Primarily site-based with occasional travel to other Architectural Metals or Apogee locations for meetings, training, audits, or project support.
- Regularly works in both office and manufacturing environments and follows required safety protocols.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.