Senior Manager EHS America

EHS Lead

The EHS Lead will provide support to Renal Private Fleet (RPF), Planning and Fulfillment, Technical Services, Commercial, and offices in the USA and Canada, ensuring EHS compliance, mitigating risks, driving continuous improvement, enhancing EHS knowledge and awareness, and providing insights and recommendations to inform EHS strategies and initiatives for the function.

• Lead, manage, and hold a team of EHS professionals to meet department and global goals.
• Serve as a coordinator, manager, planner, and monitor of the EHS Management System.
• Identify and ensure EHS compliance with applicable company and regulatory requirements, develop action plans, and track progress.
• Report significant EHS issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Communicate the business impacts of EHS to leadership and influence to advance compliance and programs.
• Collaborate with business managers to enhance EHS knowledge and awareness.
• Define KPIs for the segment.
• Provide regular updates on EHS performance, trend analysis, drive continuous improvement, and implement targeted initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely reporting.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct Gemba walkthroughs, internal audits, and develop EHS campaigns and communications.
• Coordinate and support business units in collecting and responding to EHS customer/client concerns.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and updated for all jobs and tasks throughout the operations.
• Support due diligence processes including EHS risk assessment and compliance reviews.
• Identify and share internal and external best practices in EHS.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and report on EHS metrics and performance indicators.
• Manage EHS budget, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
• Implement operating policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain, implement, and follow up on EHS documents including hazardous products, waste management, safety data sheets, permits, and other relevant documentation.

• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Team‑oriented with the ability to work effectively with internal and external clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid management and administrative skills.
• Good training and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast‑paced business environment.
• Ability to deliver results through management, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Technical knowledge in one or more EHS subjects.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to determine improvement paths.

• Seven to ten years’ experience in EHS roles, preferably in warehouses and fleets.
• Direct people‑management experience, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS programs, managing compliance, and driving continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, OSHA standards, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, U.S./Canada laws and industry standards (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT).
• Travel to sites under the responsibility of this role and other required travel.
• Sustainability experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health, industrial hygiene safety, sustainability or related field.
• Certifications in REHS/ISO/OSHAs per state law and scope of the position or sufficient training and experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) highly desired.

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