Manager

HYUNDAI TRANSYS• Champaign, IL, US, IL

3d•$90,000 - $100,000

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 initiatives to minimize workplace hazards, promote a culture of safety, and reduce environmental impact through proactive risk management and continuous improvement. The position works with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into business processes and provides training and guidance to employees at all levels. It also oversees site services, including security and access control, and manages the EHS budget. The role requires approximately 20% travel to plants in Alabama, Illinois, and Arizona. Relocation assistance is available.

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 related 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, with 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 effectively as a team member.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with people at all levels in a multicultural environment, as well as 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 a chemical approval process or regulatory reporting calendar.
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) certification.
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 EPA and OSHA requirements and reports, including OSHA 300 logs, CAA, CWA, RCRA, stormwater/wastewater, Title V, PSM/RMP, SARA 311, 312, and 313, Form R, hazardous waste generator requirements, and annual air emissions inventories.
Track compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
Oversee chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation, and ensure plant hazardous waste is disposed of correctly.
Manage SDS data and establish an SDS-based chemical approval process and annual regulatory reporting calendar.
Recommend and implement green processes, coordinating 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 environmental and occupational hazards, assess compliance, and recommend solutions or process improvements.
Schedule routine inspections and implement training based on findings.
Lead safety and hazard assessments, 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 related to EHS and promote awareness, acceptance, and adherence to EHS requirements.
Prepare EHS reports and metrics; audit, analyze, and compile performance data; and drive improvements to meet KPIs and reduce exposure and risk.
Lead Safety Team and Waste Minimization Team programs.
Develop and deliver training to ensure personnel understand and comply with EHS programs and environmental permit conditions; attend training and seminars and share relevant material with staff.
Support and account for the EHS budget, including timely review of related invoices, and manage the department budget in accordance with the approved annual budget.
Oversee security and access control programs, including badging and visitor management, across all sites; day-to-day operations are handled by an on-site specialist.
Comply with HTGSS policies, procedures, certification standards, safety policies, and 5S practices; uphold company values and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
Perform additional assignments and duties as assigned.