Director, Environmental Health & Safety (IL) (1373)
About The Position
The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining an effective EHS program that supports safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations across the full lifecycle of a manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and operational EHS leadership during facility development, start-up, and steady-state manufacturing operations. The position ensures compliance with U.S. environmental and safety regulations, embeds EHS into daily operations, and partners with leadership to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture. This position is for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office and will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsite once the facility is operational.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of progressive EHS leadership experience managing teams and systems in a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar regular environments.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience establishing EHS programs for greenfield, start-up, or expanding facilities.
- Professional EHS certifications such as CSP, ASP, or equivalent.
- Experience implementing ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall EHS organization and governance framework for manufacturing operations.
- Establish, implement, and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems applicable to construction, start-up, and ongoing operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and environmental permitting authorities.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
- Lead prevention, investigation, and corrective actions related to safety and environmental incidents.
- Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk.
- Develop and sustain EHS training, communication, and engagement programs that promote a strong safety culture.
- Establish and govern enterprise-level EHS policies, standards, and management systems.
- Lead implementation and stabilization of an ISO 14001–based Environmental Management System.
- Provide strategic EHS guidance to senior leadership and plant management.
- Lead EHS team development, performance management, and succession planning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
- 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
- Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
- Pet Insurance for your furry companions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
