Are you a dedicated EHS professional looking to bring your expertise to an industry leader that can offer you career stability with a worldwide company, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package?
Imagine having greater support to present impactful safety programs with an established, successful company that is growing and will provide you with a greater sense of accomplishment and provide many opportunities for professional development and career growth.
PPI, a worldwide industry leader in conveying components, is seeking a Corporate Safety & Environmental Manager to join their team in the Pella, IA area.
If you have at least 7 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment and a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a closely related field, PPI wants to hear from you! Must be able to travel 25% – 50%.
Why EHS Managers join the PPI team:
- Competitive compensation package, based upon your experience.
- Wealth-building ESOP program! PPI is proud to be an employee-owned company. You will earn shares of the business as you become more tenured and build wealth as an employee-owner of PPI!
- Exceptional Benefits package – Including world-class health benefits the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 40 hours of paid vacation upon starting and accrue the remainder of the year, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, paid volunteer time, 401K and more!
- Career advancement and Growth: Now is an exciting time to join PPI and make a substantial impact on the organization. As PPI continues to grow, there will be many opportunities for upward mobility.
- Stability and Innovation – PPI’s culture focuses on innovation and dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry, which has allowed them to experience continued success for nearly 50 years.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and EPA regulatory frameworks.
- Experience managing environmental permits and compliance programs at the facility level.
- Proficiency with EHS management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Essential duties/responsibilities:
Safety Program Leadership:
- Design, implement, and continuously improve the company-wide safety management system in alignment with OSHA standards and VPP principles.
- Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies (RCFA, 5-Why, fault tree); develop and track corrective action plans to closure.
- Conduct and oversee job hazard analyses, process safety reviews, and facility-wide safety audits.
- Manage critical safety programs including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, machine guarding, fall protection, and electrical safety.
- Maintain and report all OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
- Serve as primary point of contact for OSHA inspections, responding to citations and coordinating abatement activities.
Environmental Compliance:
- Oversee all environmental permits, registrations, and regulatory filings with the EPA and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
- Manage air quality compliance programs including Title V or minor source permits, emission calculations, and annual reporting.
- Administer hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs including manifest tracking, storage area management, and disposal vendor oversight.
- Maintain stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and ensure NPDES permit compliance.
- Prepare and submit all chemical inventory reports, filings, and other right-to-know reporting obligations.
- Training & Culture: Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all employee levels, including new hire orientation, annual refresher training, and supervisor-specific content.
- Workers’ Compensation & Injury Management:
- Manage workers’ compensation program on all claim management and return-to-work programs.
- Conduct timely First Reports of Injury in compliance with applicable state guidelines.
Reporting & Metrics:
- Chair the Safety Committee; facilitate monthly safety meetings and maintain documentation of committee activities.
- Develop and present monthly EHS performance dashboards to the VP of People & Culture and senior leadership team.
- Establish and track leading and lagging safety indicators (TRIR, DART, near-miss rates, audit scores, training completion).
- Manage the EHS budget including capital expenditure requests for safety equipment and engineering controls.
- Directly supervise and mentor EHS team members; provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and conduct regular one-on-one check-ins.
- Conduct formal performance reviews on an annual basis and provide ongoing, real-time feedback to build a high-performing, engaged EHS team.
About the Company: Precision was founded in 1977 by a group of six individuals who believed that a manufacturing company should support and provide job opportunities for small communities in Iowa and supply quality products to the industrial conveyor pulley market. Today, Precision has over 1,000 employees, 25 facilities in 13 different locations that include manufacturing plants, warehouses, service centers, offices, technology and training center in the US and manufacturing facilities and service centers internationally.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
