Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager

Hyster-Yale Group•Berea, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. is hiring an Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager for its Berea, Kentucky manufacturing plant. The role leads the site’s EHS strategy and day-to-day activities, fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The manager oversees EHS management systems, programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable requirements and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. The position also leads audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, EHS reporting, workers’ compensation case management, and emergency preparedness and response. This role partners with site employees and cross-functional teams to address hazards, improve EHS performance, and strengthen operational effectiveness. It is a permanent, full-time position with a 40-hour work week and no required travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related discipline required.
At least 8 years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience, including previous leadership or management experience.
Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs, including relevant RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, NPDES, Clean Air Act, Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plans, stormwater, spill prevention, and DOT requirements.
Hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Experience conducting EHS audits, regulatory compliance assessments, workplace risk assessments, incident and root-cause investigations, and corrective action management.
Experience developing and evaluating EHS metrics and using data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and prioritize risk-reduction activities.
Working knowledge of workers’ compensation case management, OSHA recordkeeping, environmental reporting, and regulatory documentation.
Demonstrated project management skills, including leading multiple initiatives, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving projects through completion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS data, reporting, or management systems.
Ability to communicate complex EHS requirements as practical guidance and influence others to act.
Ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, facilities, Human Resources, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

Responsibilities

Lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety strategy and day-to-day EHS activities.
Foster a proactive safety culture and promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
Oversee EHS management systems, programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state and federal requirements, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Conduct and oversee EHS audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Use EHS data and performance metrics to identify trends, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with employees, leaders, Facilities, Maintenance, Security, and other teams to identify hazards, address unsafe conditions and behaviors, and implement practical solutions.
Maintain required environmental and safety records and reporting.
Oversee workers’ compensation case management in partnership with Human Resources and third-party claims administrators.
Lead site emergency preparedness and response activities.
Coordinate with external insurance and regulatory partners as needed, and stay current on evolving EHS regulations and industry best practices.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve EHS processes, technology, and practices while strengthening operational effectiveness and reducing unnecessary costs.
Manage environmental compliance programs, including applicable RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, NPDES, Clean Air Act, Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plans, stormwater pollution prevention, spill prevention, and DOT requirements.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Develop and evaluate EHS metrics and use data to measure program effectiveness and prioritize risk-reduction activities.
Lead multiple EHS initiatives, coordinate cross-functional resources, and drive projects through completion.