Manager, Safety (IL) (1375)

HYUNDAI Translead Inc

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hyundai Translead is heavily invested in R&D and engineering, providing state-of-the-art trailer solutions and committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle. The company focuses on consistently excellent products from world-class manufacturing facilities and has developed technologies and services to improve customer care. This position is for a new manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois. The role will initially be remote from the State of Illinois, supporting the launch of the new facility, and will transition to full-time, onsite employment once the facility is operational. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining an effective EHS program that supports safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations across the full lifecycle of the manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and operational EHS leadership during facility development, start-up, and steady-state manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. environmental and safety regulations, embedding EHS into daily operations, and partnering with leadership to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience, including project or program leadership.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall EHS organization and governance framework for manufacturing operations.
Establish, implement, and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems applicable to construction, start-up, and ongoing operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and environmental permitting authorities.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
Lead prevention, investigation, and corrective actions related to safety and environmental incidents.
Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk.
Develop and sustain EHS training, communication, and engagement programs that promote a strong safety culture.
Implement and manage site-level EHS programs across manufacturing operations.
Lead compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, and state environmental requirements.
Oversee incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
Coordinate EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
Other duties as assigned.