Manager EHS

Yanfeng•Monroe, MI

10d

About The Position

The Manager EHS monitors environmental, health, and safety performance; identifies risks and opportunities for improvement; and manages audits, inspections, incident investigations, and recommendations. The role develops and implements waste management programs and EHS training, advises area and plant managers, and works to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses and environmental non-compliance in a manufacturing environment. The Manager leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of EHS professionals; implements EHS systems according to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS requirements; coordinates compliance and insurance audits and inspections; and ensures new equipment meets legal and YF requirements. The role also manages the plant’s occupational health provider, cultivates the plant’s EHS culture, and maintains relationships with the community, EHS groups, and other stakeholders affected by the organization’s EHS performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field; equivalent work experience or professional certifications may be considered for certain positions.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in EHS.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience within the automotive industry.
At least two years of experience managing regulatory compliance in OSHA, workers’ compensation, manufacturing health and safety training, environmental matters, and ergonomics.
Knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001 requirements, including internal and external customer requirements such as OE and NGO requirements, training and record-keeping requirements, and ISO documentation requirements and formats.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants that may require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or Registered Nurse may be considered in place of or alongside equivalent work experience for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Monitor EHS performance and identify risks and areas for improvement.
Conduct and manage EHS audits and on-site inspections to identify workplace hazards.
Manage EHS incident investigations and prepare reports and recommendations.
Implement waste management programs.
Develop and drive EHS training.
Manage relationships with the community and EHS stakeholders.
Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to improve EHS performance.
Provide EHS expertise and advice to area managers and plant managers.
Work to eliminate occupational injury and illness risks and environmental non-compliance in a manufacturing environment.
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of EHS professionals.
Implement EHS systems according to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS requirements.
Coordinate compliance audits and inspections, including insurance inspections.
Ensure all new equipment meets legal and YF requirements.
Manage the plant’s occupational health provider.
Set the standard for and cultivate the plant’s EHS culture.