Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

YETI•Austin, TX

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. YETI is seeking a highly motivated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to serve as the global subject matter expert for workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental compliance. This role applies deep EHS expertise and independent judgement to develop, implement, and scale a unified global EHS framework across corporate offices, innovation centers, retail stores, and international locations. The EHS manager leads the creation of global standards, compliance programs, training, analytics, and operational governance that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for all YETI employees and partners. This includes oversight of injury prevention, ergonomics, chemical and hazardous materials management, environmental compliance, incident management, emergency preparedness, and regulatory alignment across diverse jurisdictions. The role partners closely with Facilities, HR, Legal, Retail, Supply Chain, Product, and IT to strengthen YETI’s safety culture and drive continuous improvement through scalable systems, dashboards, and risk-reduction initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
8+ years of progressive EHS experience in corporate, retail, supply chain, manufacturing, or multi-site environments.
OSHA 10 certified; proficient in technologies and equipment used in environmental inspections.
Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ILO, and applicable country, provincial, and state requirements), with experience navigating multi-jurisdictional environment.
Demonstrated ability to distinguish regulatory requirements from best practices and to advise the business on risk-based, practical EHS solutions that balance compliance, operational needs, and business impact.
Ability to analyze data, build dashboards, and communicate insights to leadership.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct managerial authority across functions and regions to drive program adoption.
Experience supporting emergency preparedness, ergonomics, environmental compliance, and workplace safety programs.
Embodies high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct, with sound judgement and the ability to operate independently in ambiguous or evolving environments.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, global environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (2-3 trips annually).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional certification(s) preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CRSP, ISO Internal Auditor, etc.), or equivalent international credentials (including NEBOSH, IOSH).

Responsibilities

Lead EHS program strategy, road mapping, communication, and storytelling to secure leadership alignment and embed a culture of safety.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve YETI’s global EHS program, standards, and compliance frameworks aligned to enterprise strategy.
Establish global governance, KPIs, audit cycles, and reporting mechanisms.
Manage EHS operations across corporate, retail, warehousing, and international locations.
Oversee end-to-end programs for workplace safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, hazardous materials, injury prevention, and environmental compliance.
Monitor OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ILO, ISO 45001, and all relevant international and local regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and risk reduction.
Oversee incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective action planning, communication of lessons learned, and enterprise-level reporting.
Develop, deploy, and track global EHS training for employees, managers, field teams, and frontline retail associates.
Lead the annual EHS audit program, inspections, and performance reporting using leading and lagging indicators.
Maintain EHS documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance reporting.
Maintain global risk registers and partner with site leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across regions.
Develop standardized tools, templates, and processes for job hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safe-work procedures.
Partner with Real Estate, Facilities, Retail, and operations teams on safety design, equipment standards, ergonomics, and facility modifications.
Support implementation of EHS technology platforms, reporting systems, and analytics dashboards.
Lead global emergency preparedness programs, including evacuation planning, drills, SOP documentation, and employee education.
Serve as an EHS lead during incident response, supporting cross-functional partners including Facilities, HR, Legal, and Security.
Participate in after-action reviews and support enterprise resilience improvements.
Manage environmental compliance programs including waste management, recycling, stormwater, air quality, hazardous waste, and sustainability-related regulatory obligations.
ESG/EHS data coordination.
Oversee case mgmt., analytics, field support, & third-party provider performance.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees.
We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD.
Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
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