Imagine yourself...- Owning the safety and environmental compliance of a full manufacturing site, with visible, everyday impact on the people who work there.
- Coaching and building safety culture on the floor - not just writing policy from behind a desk.
- Being part of a strong, connected EHS community across Videojet and the broader Veralto network.
We are hiring a hands-on, practitioner-level EHS Business Partner to lead safety, environmental compliance, and culture-building at our Elk Grove ink manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone who is a teacher, coach, and doer - deeply experienced in chemical/solvent operations and passionate about building strong safety engagement on the floor.
The EHS Business Partner will oversee daily EHS operations, regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement. This leader will work shoulder-to-shoulder with production teams to strengthen safety culture, drive measurable performance, and ensure written program compliance across the site.
This position is based at Videojet's manufacturing facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
In This Role, a Typical Day Will Look Like: - Daily EHS Management - Lead day-to-day oversight of safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene activities across production, labs, and warehousing.
- Training & Coaching - Deliver practical, hands-on training that builds capability and confidence across all shifts.
- Risk-Based Safety & Compliance - Build and execute risk-based safety and compliance measures that prioritize controls, reduce exposure potential, and proactively identify hazards. Use risk insights to drive stronger associate engagement and visible leadership involvement.
- Kamishibai Audits - Implement and manage Kamishibai layered process audits to reinforce safe behaviors and verify compliance.
- KPI Development - Create meaningful, measurable KPIs that track leading and lagging indicators, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement.
- Safety Culture & Engagement - Build strong buy-in at all levels through coaching, communication, recognition, and visible leadership presence.
- Written Program Compliance - Maintain and update OSHA/EPA-required written programs (LOTO, HazCom, RCRA, Respiratory Protection, Emergency and Spill Response, etc.).
- Chemical & Solvent Safety - Oversee safe handling, storage, transfer, and disposal of inks, solvents, and hazardous materials in a production environment.
- Incident Investigation - Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting.
- Emergency Preparedness - Manage spill response readiness, respirator programs, and emergency drills.
- Cross-Functional Partnership - Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership to embed EHS into daily workflows.
Essential Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other engineering or science-focused field is required.
- 5+ years of EHS experience in chemical, solvent, ink, coatings, or similar manufacturing.
- Proven success as a hands-on practitioner who works directly with operators and supervisors.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910, RCRA hazardous waste, chemical safety, and industrial hygiene.
- Demonstrated ability to drive engagement, influence behavior, and build safety culture.
- Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other EHS-related certification preferred.
- Experience managing/handling compliance issues, permitting, manufacturing operations, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting, and record keeping.
- Experience with flammable liquid - Class I, Div. I safety and compliance regulations.
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor experience preferred.
- Some travel of up to 10-15% may be required for benchmarking and Kaizen activities at other Videojet facilities.
Preferred Certifications What Makes You a Great Fit - Builds trust and engagement at all levels
- Thrives in chemical/solvent operations
- Coaches, teaches, and develops people
- Drives measurable results through KPIs
- Strengthens safety culture through daily presence
- Ensures compliance with rigor and discipline
- Applies risk-based thinking to prevent incidents and elevate leadership involvement
US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $115000 - $125000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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