EHS Manager

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a EHS Manager. This is a full time, on-site position based at our Kearney, NE manufacturing plant. Relocation assistance is available to those within the US/PR.

The EHS Manager will establish, manage and coordinate all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security programs and functions of the facility. Participates in the development of EHS personnel for this facility and other facilities within the Corporation in areas of ISO 14001, VPP/ESP, Asbestos awareness, and the Corporate EHS Audit program (MESH), and other regulatory areas. Develops and implements programs for the facility to meet the regulations set forth by government agencies and Eaton.

Maintains a secure facility by providing coordination of the contracted security company and applicable security measures for the facility. The EHS Manager supports the creation of a strong culture that engages employees in the achievement of the company’s goal of a “Zero Incident” Culture.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices.

If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

• Leads the creation of the site EHS&S targets and objectives (MESH Plan) in support of corporate, regional and business group EHS&S strategic initiatives designed to drive EHS&S culture, compliance, and results.
• Ensures that the federal, state, and local EHS regulations are met including air, land and water to provide a safe working environment for employees, and a clean and healthful environment for the community. Maintains fiscally and socially responsible methods and processes of managing natural resources and waste.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies and divisional personnel to direct environmental, safety, and health efforts at the facility, in the division, and other groups within the company. Establishes and maintains relationships with governmental authorities on matters of mutual concern including voluntary certification, maintenance of environmental permits, submission of required reports, and maintenance of data.
• Leads site efforts in the development and deployment of EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, VPP, MESH) to ensure that key EHS operational controls are in place. Ensures that any and all action items identified within all EHS management systems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Complies with Eaton’s ethics policy and keeps the management team informed of issues associated with regulatory compliance.
• Manages all investigations, measurement, and evaluations of environmental, safety, and health conditions and ensures that relevant research, development, planning, design, and advisory and related activities occur.

Required

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in environmental, safety, health function within a manufacturing environment and/or related industry.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any "CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc."

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene and/or Environmental discipline
• Professional certification like: CSP…