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Ecolab

Provides water, hygiene, infection prevention solutions

EHS Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$107.6k - $161.5k+ Annual bonus
Senior
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, Health, or a related field is required.
  • Five to eight years of SHE experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements is required.
  • Experience with Safety/EHS Management Systems is required.
  • Supervisory or people-leadership experience is required.
  • Ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization is required.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment is required.
  • No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, own, and continuously improve the site’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Management Systems, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
  • Partner with Operations and Maintenance to integrate SHE requirements into equipment design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities, using TPM methodologies to prevent injuries and equipment-related safety risks.
  • Drive the use of leading and lagging SHE performance metrics, analyze trends, and lead action plans with clear accountability.
  • Lead investigations of serious incidents and near misses, and support process safety events using root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
  • Lead industrial hygiene and chemical exposure control, and support process safety programs to reduce risk to employees, equipment, and the environment.
  • Drive site programs including 5S, TPM continuous improvement activities, safety observations, and safety committees.
  • Coordinate ECAP and other SHE audits; partner with site leadership to close findings effectively and prevent recurrence.
  • Provide technical SHE guidance and coaching to plant leaders, engineers, and frontline teams.
  • Maintain environmental permits and compliance records, including air, water, and waste requirements.
  • Develop, mentor, and coach the SHE team, strengthening site capability and succession readiness.
  • Contribute to plant strategy, capital project reviews, and operational decision-making to ensure safety is embedded upstream.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading SHE within a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) operating system is preferred.
  • Experience driving change and influencing without formal authority is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project is preferred.

About the company

Ecolab is a global leader providing water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services to about three million commercial locations. Its offerings include cleaning, sanitizing, disinfection, water treatment, and related equipment, delivered through on-site service plus data-driven insights. The company differentiates itself with a large worldwide footprint, a broad portfolio across multiple industries, and tailored, ongoing support from a large field team. Its goal is to help customers run safer, cleaner operations while using water and energy more efficiently and reducing environmental impact.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 organic sales grew 5%, and management raised EPS guidance to $8.05-$8.25.
  • Life Sciences grew 15%; Global High-Tech grew 29% on data-center demand.
  • Eagan expansion and Quzhou plant expand capacity, labs, and China manufacturing reach.

What critics are saying

  • CoolIT added $4.75 billion of debt; net leverage reached roughly 3x at close.
  • 2026 special charges of $0.75-$0.80 per share from restructuring and integration hit earnings.
  • If AI cooling adoption stalls, Global High-Tech loses its fastest growth engine.

What makes Ecolab unique

  • Ecolab combines water chemistry, digital monitoring, and onsite service across 170 countries.
  • CoolIT adds direct liquid cooling, creating end-to-end AI data center cooling with 3D TRASAR.
  • Quzhou resin facility and Eagan R&D campus keep product innovation close to customers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Oct 22nd, 2026
Ecolab invests in ZwitterCo to scale water reuse for food and beverage makers

ZwitterCo, a wastewater filtration company, has received a strategic investment from Ecolab, the global water and infection prevention firm. The companies did not disclose the amount. The investment will help ZwitterCo scale water reuse systems for food and beverage manufacturers, which face growing pressure to cut water use as scarcity worsens. ZwitterCo will combine its membrane technology with Ecolab's water treatment programs, technology, and expertise. The systems target hard-to-treat wastewater from brewing, dairy, grain processing, and protein processing. Pairing filtration with chemistry, digital monitoring, and on-site expertise, ZwitterCo aims to help manufacturers recover utility-grade water. "This partnership is an important step toward making industrial water circularity easier to deploy, faster to scale and more valuable for customers," said Alex Rappaport, ZwitterCo's co-founder and chief executive officer.

AktienSensor
Oct 20th, 2026
Ecolab launches equity offering of 2.35M shares to fund AI push, diluting holders 4.7%

Ecolab (NASDAQ: ECOL) has announced a secondary equity offering to strengthen its technology platform and expand in the digital transformation market. The company plans to issue 2.35 million new ordinary shares, against a current count of 50 million. Proceeds will fund research and development, training programmes, strategic acquisitions, and working capital. Much of the R&D money will go to AI and advanced analytics, including predictive maintenance and digital twins, a segment projected to grow 32% a year through 2029. The issue will dilute existing holders by 4.7% over the next 12 months, slightly lowering earnings per share. Ecolab trades at 22 times earnings, against an 18 times average for its peers. Analysts expect 20% annual revenue growth over the next three fiscal years.

TradeFlock
Oct 14th, 2026
HNW Global Private Limited appoints Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Aggarwal and Deepak Kumar.

HNW Global Private Limited appoints Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Aggarwal and Deepak Kumar. * news * HNW Global Private Limited appoints Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Aggarwal and Deepak Kumar. HNW Global Private Limited, a company specialising in industrial hygiene, commercial cleaning chemicals, and water treatment solutions, has recently appointed Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Agarwal, and Deepak Kumar to strengthen its leadership and accelerate the vision of its founder, Deepak Gangwar. Recognised among TradeFlock's 40 Under 40 2026, Gangwar is guided by a clear philosophy: "Build with purpose, scale with discipline, and lead with integrity." These appointments mark a step towards advancing this vision and supporting HNW's continued growth. Snehal Desai has been appointed as Corporate Account Manager. Previously, she worked at JustDeliveries as National Sales Head. Prior to that, Snehal served as Senior Sales Manager at Bira 91. Before that, she worked at DotPe, where she held positions including Regional Head and Bangalore City Head. Snehal also worked at Park+ as Zonal Head, at dineoout.co.in as Dineout Pay City Lead and Cluster Manager, and at 24x7Table as Sales and Marketing Manager, Growth at Founder's Office. Earlier in her career, she worked at Arvind Brands as Brand Coordinator. Snehal began her career at Tommy Hilfiger as Store Manager. Snehal holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology/ Retail Management from Goa University. Dilip Singh has been appointed as Strategic Advisor. Previously, he worked at Grasim Industries Limited (ADITYA BIRLA GROUP), where he held several roles, including Segment Head of Water Treatment, Regional Head of International Business, and Product Head- Chlorinated Paraffin (Plasticiser). Before that, Dilip worked at Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd. as General Manager Marketing. He also worked at Navin Fluorine International Ltd. as Regional Manager and at Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd. as Deputy Manager. Earlier in his career, he worked at Usha International as Area Sales Executive. Dilip began his career at Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited as a Summer trainee. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU), a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Business Management, Patna, and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from Anugrah Narayan (A.N.) College, Patna. Saurabh Aggarwal has been appointed as Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations. Previously, he worked at Tata 1Mg as Senior Key Account Manager. Before that, Saurabh worked at Mediakabazaar as General Manager, VPO. Earlier in his career, he worked at Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited for nearly 10 years as Senior Material Manager and was later promoted to Head of Procurement. Saurabh began his career with Tata Motors as Production Manager, Paint Shop. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Technology (Paint) from Harcourt Butler Technical University and a PGPM in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Great Lakes Institute of Management. Deepak Kumar has been appointed as Division Lead. Previously, he worked at Eurofins Analytical Services India Pvt Ltd as Zonal Manager and Regional Manager. Before that, Deepak worked at Ecolab for more than 10 years as Sales Manager, South; Account Manager (F&B, Breweries & Dairy), East & North; and Territory Manager (F&B), North. He also worked as a Food Safety Auditor at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and had a training programme at CSIR−Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in "Science and technology of Wheat-Based Bakery Products". Deepak has completed several Summer Internships at companies such as FICCI Research and Analysis Centre, Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Limited (HPMC), UB Group, and Bihar State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., COMFED (SUDHA). He holds a B.Tech in Food Technology from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) and a degree in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. October 14, 2026

Twin Cities Business
Oct 8th, 2026
Dunwoody, Ecolab, womenventure, and more are 2026's Community Impact Award winners.

Dunwoody, Ecolab, womenventure, and more are 2026's Community Impact Award winners. Ten organizations exemplify how to help immigrant communities, offer housing and jobs support, and create economic empowerment. October 08, 2026 Twin Cities Business' 2026 Community Impact Award winners bring to life the concepts of neighboring and caring communities. After Operation Metro Surge began in December, individuals, nonprofits, and businesses chose to help immigrants, including three of the 10 Community Impact Award winners. The Fredrikson law firm offered pro bono legal assistance to immigrants. Centro Tyrone Guzman, in Minneapolis, and Neighborhood House, in St. Paul, provided food, transportation, and other critical needs. The firms winning deals today are using AI to move faster and see more. Discover how AI sharpens analysis, reduces risk, and uncovers value early. Four honorees were selected for their efforts to address housing needs and to help people land and keep good jobs. Andersen Corp. and Ecolab are providing financial and leadership assistance to tackle the affordable housing issue. Dunwoody College of Technology is awarding scholarships as a pathway to family-sustaining jobs, while nonprofit Small Sums is supplying work clothing, tools, and other essentials to help workers succeed in new jobs. Meanwhile, three veteran organizations are delivering high-quality programs to produce financial security. Project Success helps students discover their career potential. WomenVenture offers resources women need to pursue their career dreams. While the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) provides financing and wrap-around services that BIPOC entrepreneurs need to succeed. - Liz Fedor Nov. 17, 3:00-5:30 p.m. Metropolitan Ballroom

Finance & Commerce
Sep 23rd, 2026
Ecolab plans major Eagan campus expansion and renovation.

Ecolab plans major Eagan campus expansion and renovation. The blueprint. * Ecolab plans to add 104,888 square feet of new building space at its Eagan campus. * The project includes additions to buildings D, E and F and renovations to 228,119 square feet of existing space. * Plans call for solar panels, photovoltaic canopies, geothermal wells and landscaping upgrades. * The Eagan Planning Commission recommended approval; the City Council is scheduled to consider the land use amendment Oct. 20. Ecolab is nearing construction of an ambitious expansion and renovation project that will bring new labs, upgraded infrastructure and other improvements to the company's campus in Eagan. An Ecolab representative told the Eagan Planning Commission on Tuesday that construction could begin early next year on the project, which would create 104,888 square feet of new building space on the 89-acre campus at 655 Lone Oak Road. Specifically, the project includes additions to buildings D, E and F. Ecolab also plans to renovate 228,119 square feet of space on the campus, according to a narrative from Alliiance, the project's designer. Planned renovations include "exterior building material modifications, a new solar panel area, and new geothermal building," Sarah Thomas, Eagan city planner, said at Tuesday's meeting. But before the project team can start pushing dirt, the Eagan City Council needs to sign off on a land use change for the campus, which was originally developed as a headquarters for Cray Research. Tuesday night, the Eagan Planning Commission recommended approval of the change, known as a "planned development amendment." The amendment will be up for city council approval on Oct. 20. City documents reveal that the amendment is necessary because the existing plan allows no more than 695,000 square feet of building space on the site. The expansion would push the total square footage to 724,224. Ecolab, which purchased the campus from Cray Research in 2004, currently operates a 619,343-square-foot building on the property. The campus houses global research, development and engineering centers. Bill Todd, senior director of global real estate for Ecolab, told the planning commission that the project will turn the campus into a "world-class destination" for innovation, research, and collaboration. "This investment is going to create an environment where our customers can travel from all across the globe to tour this facility, see our research and development in action, collaborate with our scientists in real time, and see the full power of EcoLab's products and services and capabilities," he said. "And it will help address and continue to address some of the world's most critical challenges that we are faced with, with water and food safety and infection prevention." Ecolab employs about 3,000 people in Minnesota, including 800 at the Eagan campus, Todd said. The company, he added, expects to retain those jobs during construction and "certainly at the completion of the project, as well." The upcoming project goes beyond building improvements. Ecolab also plans to "refresh the landscaping in the courtyard, dining terrace, and lake areas on the west side of campus, add photovoltaic canopies and panels, and add a geothermal building," according to city documents. Todd said Ecolab has nine geothermal wells on campus, "so we've already started that investment path. And as part of this transformation, we are looking to add more geothermal wells to continue to enhance the sustainability efforts." Planning commissioners gave the project a favorable review. "It looks like a beautiful addition and revision of your campus," said Christos Jensen, chair of the planning body. "We're very happy to have you here and thank you for your investment in our community."