Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Nidec Motor Corporation • Mankato, MN

6d • $144,800 - $231,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Environmental Health and Safety provides leadership, direction, and oversight for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and activities across all manufacturing locations within Nidec Power Americas. The role ensures regulatory compliance while advancing risk reduction, environmental stewardship, employee safety, and continuous improvement. It reports to the Vice President of Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (QEHS).

The position is hybrid in Mankato, Minnesota, with a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The starting salary range is $144,800–$231,700, paid biweekly. Travel to division sites and other Nidec businesses is approximately 25%. A sole U.S. citizen is required; the posting also specifies U.S. citizenship for positions in the North Mankato facility.

Nidec describes itself as a global motor manufacturer with more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates and over 140,000 employees worldwide. Its products serve industrial and commercial applications, including water treatment, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and refrigeration.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, workers compensation, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-site EHS systems and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading investigations, audits, risk assessments, and corrective action processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, facility leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze EHS performance data, identify trends, and translate findings into measurable improvement plans.
• Ability to travel to sites within the division and other Nidec businesses, approximately 25%.
• Sole U.S. citizenship is required; the posting separately states that U.S. citizenship is required for positions in the North Mankato facility.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy manufacturing experience.
• Multi-site EHS leadership experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent professional certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain divisional EHS policies, programs, standards, and procedures across Power Americas manufacturing locations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and functional oversight to site EHS teams.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, local, and international environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead environmental compliance activities, including permitting, regulatory reporting, waste management, air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management.
• Establish divisional EHS objectives, leading and lagging performance metrics, and management review processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents, and regulatory risk.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents, near misses, environmental events, and regulatory matters; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct and coordinate EHS audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely communication and implementation.
• Partner with other functions to integrate EHS requirements into business processes and operational decisions.
• Oversee workers compensation, return-to-work programs, and injury case management activities.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity activities related to EHS risks and events.
• Develop and manage divisional EHS budgets, resource plans, and capital investment priorities.
• Prepare and present EHS performance, risk, and compliance updates to executive leadership.
• Promote employee engagement, hazard identification, stop-work responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
• Support facility expansions, new equipment installations, process changes, and acquisitions by evaluating EHS risks and compliance requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the first day.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the employee’s first 6% and an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off, including PTO and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director