EHS Manager
Life Fitness
ramsey, mn, usa
USD 93k-135,900 / year
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, safety isn’t a checkbox – it’s part of how we show up for each other every day. We’re looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental, and compliance efforts at our Ramsey manufacturing facility and help shape a culture where everyone goes home safe, every shift. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is both strategic and hands‑on. You’ll partner with leaders and frontline employees to proactively identify risks, strengthen programs, and drive continuous improvement across safety, environmental compliance, and workplace well‑being.
What You’ll Do
Lead Safety & Environmental Excellence
- Proactively inspect the facility to identify, assess, and resolve safety, health, and environmental risks.
- Serve as the site subject‑matter expert on EHS regulations, compliance requirements, and related insurance standards.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, while aligning with corporate EHS guidelines.
Build a Strong Safety Culture
- Design and lead safety initiatives, programs, and communications that drive engagement, awareness, and injury reduction.
- Partner with leaders and employees to embed safety into daily operations and decision‑making.
- Lead or actively participate in key programs including the Safety Committee, Ergonomics Committee, Emergency Response Team (ERT), General Workplace Inspections (GWI), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Drive Data‑Informed Improvement
- Manage the Incident Investigation Report (IIR) process, including near misses, and lead root cause analysis with department leaders.
- Develop and track EHS metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Audit and maintain the Safety Management System in alignment with corporate standards.
Environmental & Site Oversight
- Oversee environmental programs in partnership with consultants, auditors, and facilities teams—while driving sustainability improvements.
- Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current, accurate, and readily accessible.
- Manage site security systems and related practices.
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Proven ability to communicate and train across diverse employee groups.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Preferred
- Experience with ergonomic programs and ergonomic analysis tools.
Working Environment
- Combination of office and shop‑floor environment.
- Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Safety shoes, glasses and hearing protection required in designated production areas.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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