Manager, Safety; IL

Pay Range: $85,170 - $102,170

Exciting benefits await at our company:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
• 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
• Grocery Allowance to support your well‑being
• Pet Insurance for your furry companions

Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!

This position is for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet. It will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office and will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full‑time, onsite 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 a manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and operational EHS leadership during facility development, start‑up, and steady‑state manufacturing operations.

The position ensures compliance with U.S. environmental and safety regulations, embeds EHS into daily operations, and partners with leadership to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture.

• 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.

• 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.

• Up to 10%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.