Manager, Safety and Health

LG Energy Solution Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

About The Position

The Manager, Safety & Health is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic guidance, operational oversight, and performance management for a team of safety professionals. This role is responsible for driving the organization’s safety strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across all operations. The Manager, Safety & Health provides leadership, direction, and oversight for safety programs and personnel, working cross-functionally to identify risks, implement controls, and continuously improve safety performance. The role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively manage risk across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including 1+ years of leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or high-tech environments preferred.
Strong knowledge of occupational health, industrial hygiene principles, and safety regulations.
Familiarity with radiation safety programs preferred, but not required.
Experience with risk assessment tools, incident investigation methodologies, and compliance audits.
Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to influence without authority and drive cultural change.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Health Physicist (CHP) (if radiation safety applicable)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of EHS professionals, including setting goals, managing performance, and supporting career development.
Establish clear expectations and accountability for safety performance and program execution.
Foster a proactive, engagement-driven safety culture across all levels of the organization.
Support succession planning and talent development within the EHS function.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NRC as applicable).
Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into site-specific policies, procedures, and standards.
Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting of required safety and health data.
Oversee occupational health programs including medical surveillance, ergonomics, and employee wellness initiatives.
Lead industrial hygiene efforts such as exposure assessments, air monitoring, noise monitoring, and chemical hazard evaluations.
Ensure appropriate controls (engineering, administrative, PPE) are implemented and effective.
Collaborate with occupational health providers and external consultants as needed.
Manage and oversee radiation safety programs in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
Ensure proper use, handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
Coordinate radiation monitoring, dosimetry programs, and required training.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies on radiation-related matters.
Administer fork truck operator training program.
Lead or participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
Ensure implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis and leading indicator metrics.
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
Monitor program effectiveness through KPIs and adjust strategies as needed.
Champion initiatives that improve safety performance, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
Support capital projects and process changes through EHS design reviews and risk assessments (e.g., PSSR, MOC).
Ensure effective delivery of EHS training programs to employees and leadership.
Promote awareness of safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
Communicate EHS performance, risks, and initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
Partner with operations, engineering, HR, and other departments to integrate EHS into business processes.
Provide technical expertise and guidance during process changes, new equipment installation, and facility expansions.
Participate in emergency response planning and preparedness activities.
Other tasks or initiatives as needed.