EHS Manager

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Job Number #175069 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads the strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the plant facility. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role sits on the local leadership team and oversees local EHS team members to ensure regulatory compliance and drive a culture of safety excellence. The EHS Manager plays a pivotal role in protecting employee welfare, supporting site sustainability goals, and safeguarding the surrounding community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to champion site-wide safety transformation, minimize environmental impact, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Direct local EHS team members and partner with plant leadership to establish, execute, and monitor the facility's strategic EHS Management Plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Regulatory & Compliance Management: Oversee full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and internal global standards, serving as the primary liaison for regulatory agency inspections and audits.

• EHS Culture & Incident Response: Lead sitewide safety engagement initiatives, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and emergency preparedness programs to foster a continuous safety culture.

• Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives: Manage site waste streams, permitting, and industrial hygiene programs while driving continuous improvement and capital projects focused on energy, water, and waste reduction.

• Safety Risk Mitigation & Training: Oversee high-hazard risk controls (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Safe Work Permits) and ensure the execution and tracking of mandatory annual compliance training programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field.

• 7+ years of functional EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience managing EHS teams or functions.

• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory compliance management (air, water, waste, stormwater).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, or Industrial Hygiene.

• Professional certification in Environmental or Safety practices (e.g., CSP, CIH).

• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food safety/anti-bioterrorism regulatory environments.

• Strong influence, negotiation, and cross-functional team-building skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk\_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

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