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EHS Lead - McPherson, KS

Job-ID: 17175; Location(s): McPherson KS 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Environmental, Health & Safety (“EHS”) Lead is responsible for implementing and monitoring policies and programs that protect the health and safety of employees while minimizing the environmental impact of operations. Through subject matter expertise, this role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and fosters a proactive culture of safety within the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

  • Ensure facility compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and permits.
  • Conduct regular workplace, machinery, and facility inspections to identify potential hazards and evaluate risk, including building and maintaining a site-specific risk registry.
  • Implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Waste Management).
  • Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Deliver safety training to employees, including onboarding, OSHA compliance training, and emergency response procedures and security requirements.
  • Manage hazardous waste programs, including collection, storage, and disposal; monitor environmental conditions and pollution control systems.
  • Maintain accurate records of metric reporting, training, incidents, inspections.
  • Coordinate emergency response plans, including fire safety and evacuation drills.
  • Support EHS projects, regulatory requirements, and other safe work practices.
  • Serves as the backup point of contact for all EHS and the main point of conduct for all local emergency issues.
  • Provides coaching, training, and mentoring of EHS Specialists and Coordinators as well as other line managers and supervisors.
  • Work collaboratively with all levels of employees at the site to establish and maintain a proactive safety culture.
  • Conduct periodic compliance/management system audits and self-assessments at the site to ensure compliance with EHS and specific regulatory requirements.
  • Support the integration of EHS processes and safe work practices into daily operations.
  • Interface directly with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, as assigned.
  • Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
  • Performs other duties as required and/or assigned
  • Willingness to travel as needed and the flexibility to support multiple shifts as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Proficient in the use of common office equipment and software – including: computers, printers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively partner with key stakeholders and tactfully exercise influence across the organization 
  • Solid understanding of applicable OSHA and environmental legislation and EHS processes.
  • Ability to develop, influence, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and group facilitation.
  • Strong working knowledge of construction processes and terminology.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
  • Strong oral and written communication, presentation, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Background in auditing to work instructions and standards, and with preventative maintenance activities.
  • Works effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes uncertain environment, making sound decisions based on best available information
  • Strong business acumen and bias for excellence.
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Collaborative mindset that works well with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong influencing skills to drive positive culture change.
  • Broad knowledge and experience of OSHA & EPA requirements.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field required
  • Safety certification from BCSP (ASP, CSP OHST, or SMS) required
  • 5 or more years of progressive EHS program experience at an industrial or manufacturing site strongly preferred
  • Experience developing and implementing EHS Management Systems and achieving measurable goals strongly preferred

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

 

Total Rewards Package:

Compensation

  • Base: $75,965-$99,704 annually, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
  • Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Wellness Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
  • Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

Application Window

  • Posting date: 4/9/2026
  • The application deadline for this job: 5/10/2026

Your contact person: Sandy Brady  

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