Environment, Health and Safety Manager

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan‑based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high‑quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end‑to‑end engineering, manufacturing, and in‑house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion‑agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Auburn, Indiana plant for an experienced EHS Manager to join our team. If you are interested in joining a company that has an outstanding reputation in our industry, that offers excellent benefits and career growth opportunities, do not miss this chance.

• Provide the necessary leadership, training, resources for environmental, health and safety skills to the local plant.
• Provide prioritized direction and leadership to ensure a safe work environment for all associates consistent with AUTOKINITON’s business plan objectives while assisting senior plant leadership in defining and communicating clear responsibilities for environmental, health and safety performance requirements.
• Develop and lead initiatives to assess and minimize workplace risks and work with Supervisors, Managers and associates to integrate EH&S into daily work activities.
• Systematically develop and implement strategic efforts to reduce work‑related injuries and illnesses (e.g. ergonomic process, layered process auditing, behavior‑based safety process).
• Lead and manage the EH&S management system and compliance audits of the company facility to ensure compliance with internal requirements as well as Federal, State, and Local health and safety regulations.
• Lead the ISO 14001 process and enhance the environmental management system to drive environmental stewardship initiatives through implementation of recycling and pollution prevention projects.
• Continually improve safety and environmental programs, maintain industrial hygiene practices, and improve policies and procedures through inspections, investigations, training & development.

This full‑time, salary role is a part of our Local Leadership Team and reports to the Plant Manager and has a dotted‑line report to our Corporate Area EHS Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a safety‑related field, environmental science, or business‑related field required and/or Manufacturing, engineering or quality experience required. Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six (6) or more years’ experience in a similar role within a plant manufacturing environment and two (2) years of management experience.
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem‑solving methods.
• Safety‑related or Environmental Professional Certification preferred.
• Specific knowledge in several environmental, health and safety processes and practices (OSHA) and state requirements, ergonomics, ISO 14001, etc. Solid background in ergonomics.
• Experience with wastewater processing.
• Strong problem resolution skills, along with customer service and team orientation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• We’ll provide position‑specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

This position is located at our Auburn, Indiana plant, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• Family‑Oriented Town and Atmosphere
• Open and trustworthy company culture with a ‘People First’ mentality
• We value our associates and their safety before any numbers.

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company contribution match, and 15 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work‑Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work‑life balance to make it that…