Corporate EHS Manager

HYUNDAI TRANSYS•West Point, GA

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About The Position

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System (HTGSS) is strengthening its corporate EHS function to support four U.S. manufacturing plants in Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, and Arizona. Reporting to the Chief Administration Officer (CAO), the Corporate EHS Manager leads environmental compliance and health and safety programs across all sites, with environmental compliance carrying equal weight to safety. The role develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive EHS programs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies. It leads hazard reduction, safety culture, environmental impact reduction, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement, while working with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into business processes and provide employee training and guidance. The position also oversees site services, including security and access control. Travel to the Alabama, Illinois, and Arizona plants is approximately 20%; approximately 10% of the role is devoted to site services. Relocation assistance is available. The manager owns environmental compliance across the four plants, including air permits, EPCRA Tier II and TRI (Form R) reporting, hazardous waste, SPCC, and stormwater requirements. The role serves as the primary contact for the EPA and state environmental agencies, prepares and documents regulatory submissions, manages chemical and hazardous waste processes and SDS data, and recommends green processes. Health and safety responsibilities include OSHA compliance, incident investigation, risk assessment, ergonomics, facility audits, process and job hazard assessments, training, workers’ compensation, and drug testing. The manager provides functional direction to site EHS staff, standardizes programs across plants, reports and analyzes performance data, leads safety and waste minimization teams, and supports the EHS budget. The role also oversees security and access control programs, while day-to-day operations are handled by an on-site specialist. The employee generally works in office and manufacturing plant floor environments and travels regularly between plants. Physical demands include frequent standing/walking and sitting, constant fine manipulation for computer work, and occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of EHS leadership or management experience in manufacturing.
Hands-on environmental compliance experience, including air permitting, EPCRA/TRI, RCRA, SPCC, and stormwater.
Ability to travel approximately 20% to plants in Alabama, Illinois, and Arizona.
Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA compliance standards and regulations relating to stormwater/wastewater, RCRA, PSM/RMP, Title V, CAA, CWA, Form R, air emissions reporting, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA, and HAZWOPER requirements.
Experience in risk management, ergonomics, personal protective equipment, industrial safety, injury and incident investigations, reporting, auditing, and training.
Excellent presentation, delivery, and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage an audience.
Ability to compile concise visual reports using charts, graphs, and tables.
Exceptional independent judgment and discretion; ability to take initiative without significant supervision and work successfully as a team member.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with people at all organizational levels in a multicultural environment and with outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and regulatory representatives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier, especially with chemical-intensive processes such as polyurethane foam molding.
Experience managing EHS across multiple manufacturing sites or leading EHS programs across teams without direct reporting lines.
Experience working directly with the EPA and state environmental agencies, including agency inspections and corrective actions.
Experience building or strengthening EHS compliance programs, such as chemical approval processes and regulatory reporting calendars.
Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Environmental, or another relevant discipline, or an associate degree in EHS.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential.
Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plant processes and principles, company products, trade terminology, and manufacturing processes.
Experience overseeing security or facility services programs.
Experience with EHS management or environmental reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Own environmental compliance for all four plants, including air permits, EPCRA Tier II and TRI (Form R) reporting, RCRA hazardous waste, SPCC, and stormwater (NPDES/SWPPP).
Serve as the primary contact with the EPA and state environmental agencies.
Prepare, submit, and document applicable EPA and OSHA requirements and regulatory reports, including OSHA 300 logs, air emissions inventories, and reports relating to CAA, CWA, RCRA, stormwater/wastewater, Title V, PSM/RMP, SARA 311/312/313, Form R, and hazardous waste generator requirements.
Track compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
Oversee chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation and proper disposal of plant waste such as oil and machining fluid.
Manage SDS data, establish an SDS-based chemical approval process, and create an annual regulatory reporting calendar.
Recommend and implement green processes and work with regulatory and corporate compliance teams through audits and risk analysis.
Lead OSHA compliance programs, including incident investigations, risk assessments, ergonomics, and training.
Develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain health, safety, industrial safety, and process safety programs and related training.
Conduct facility audits, surveys, and inspections to identify hazards, assess compliance, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
Schedule routine inspections and implement training based on inspection findings.
Lead safety and hazard assessment activities, including Process Hazard Analysis and Job Safety Analysis.
Plan and conduct new employee safety orientation.
Administer and manage the Workers’ Compensation and drug testing programs.
Provide functional direction to site EHS staff and standardize EHS programs across all plants.
Travel to plants in Alabama, Illinois, and Arizona, approximately 20% of the time.
Advise site leadership on organizational policy matters relating to EHS and promote awareness and adherence to EHS requirements.
Prepare EHS reports and metrics, audit and analyze performance data, and develop effective improvements to meet KPIs and control risks.
Lead Safety Team and Waste Minimization Team programs to address EHS performance.
Develop and deliver training to personnel on EHS programs and environmental permit conditions; attend relevant training and seminars and share material with staff.
Support and account for the EHS budget, including timely review of EHS-related invoices, and manage the department budget within the approved annual budget.
Oversee security and access control programs, including badging and visitor management, across all sites.
Adhere to HTGSS policies, procedures, core values, certification standards, and safety and 5S requirements; perform other duties as assigned.