Senior EHS Manager- Compliance Assurance

Senior EHS Manager
- Compliance Assurance

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Scope of Position

The Senior EHS Manager
- Compliance Assurance is responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role is responsible for leading compliance audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and sustainable workplace. The ideal candidate combines regulatory expertise with strong leadership and communication skills to drive a culture of proactive compliance and operational excellence. This position can be in any Watts, US location.

This is not a remote opportunity and may include 25-50% travel.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess the potential impact on the organization.
• Maintain EHS compliance programs aligned with national, regional, and local regulations and update, as necessary, to ensure compliance.
• Support sites globally relative to legal obligations, company requirements, and other obligations.
• Lead the internal EHS audit program including (1) auditor development/training, (2) scheduling, (3) executing, and (4) effectiveness for the globally organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS requirements into business processes and projects.
• Support EHS integration post M&A activities
• Lead onboarding for new hired EHS professionals
• Deliver training and awareness programs to promote compliance and safety culture.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), data analytics, and execute trend analysis across the global organization.
• Implementing the EHS Framework program consistency across the globe with follow-on gap planning
• Lead the global ISO
  14001 Environmental Management System certification and ISO
  45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System and certifications.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding environmental and safety practices.
• Analyze the effectiveness of the EHS program against business KPIs
• Lead the identification of environmental risks & opportunities and work with other functional and operating teams to execute improvement plans.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the VP, EHS or Company management.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with EHS management systems and audit protocols.
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs:
  Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a Watts facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the location to be determined (Monday – Friday).

Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Nothing in this job description restricts…