Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Johnson Controls•Albany, MO

2d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a technically skilled and culturally driven EHS Process Manager to lead safety and environmental initiatives in a complex, matrixed manufacturing environment. The position owns and elevates EHS processes and partners strategically across functional departments, driving continuous improvement, leading a team, and embedding EHS values into operational excellence. The role develops and implements EHS policies and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards; conducts risk, hazard, and ergonomic assessments; oversees compliance across reporting lines and operational units; manages environmental reporting and regulatory submissions; and leads or participates in audits. It also promotes a commitment-to-safety culture through employee engagement, behavior-based safety programs, training, coaching, and transparent communication. The manager tracks EHS performance indicators and drives KPI performance. The posted salary range is $100,000–$110,000, with a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance. The position includes a competitive benefits package. Compensation may depend on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Johnson Controls may use technology-assisted tools, including AI, to help identify and evaluate candidates; hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
5–10 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
3–5 years of previous experience managing a team.
Proven success influencing matrixed teams and driving cultural transformation.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and behavior-based safety systems.
Proficiency with EHS digital platforms, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills tailored to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

EHS certification such as CSP, CHMM, CIH, or PE.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards.
Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHA), HAZOP analyses, and ergonomic evaluations.
Ensure compliance across multiple reporting lines and operational units in a matrixed structure.
Manage environmental reporting, waste characterization, and regulatory submissions.
Lead and participate in EHS audits and risk assessments.
Partner with Johnson Controls Legal on regulatory and compliance topics.
Manage data using an EHS information system.
Champion a commitment-to-safety culture through behavior-based safety programs and peer-led accountability.
Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement forums.
Influence plant and functional leaders to integrate EHS priorities into daily decision-making.
Create a positive safety culture for the team.
Design and deliver tailored EHS training programs for direct and indirect stakeholders.
Communicate safety goals, performance metrics, and improvement plans to multiple levels of leadership.
Coach and mentor cross-functional teams to champion EHS in their areas.
Track leading indicators, including near-misses, safety observations, and training compliance.
Use lagging indicators to assess program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
Drive EHS KPI performance.