Senior EHS Manager

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is an electrifying joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions that empower the automotive and storage industry as we transition towards an electric future. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in fostering our company’s positive, diverse, and collaborative culture by helping us build and maintain a safe and effective One Team, One Mission organization.

Join our vision of becoming the world’s leading provider of energy solutions.

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Manager to join our Environment, Health, Safety team to provide overall leadership for our safety and environmental compliance, fire protection and emergency response operations. The Sr. EHS Manager will drive the EHS vision and strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and oversee all environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and sustainability programs within the battery manufacturing operation.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations while fostering a proactive “Safety First” culture. As a critical member of the EHS leadership team, the Sr. EHS Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading EHS regulatory compliance programs across battery manufacturing facilities. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the organization is fully prepared to establish and oversee a comprehensive fire protection strategy for battery manufacturing hazards.

This position reports to the CEO.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory federal, state and local agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), IDEM, DOT, NFPA.
• Own all environmental permits and compliance programs for air (TV) waste (RCRA), water (NPDES, POTW) and related reporting requirements
• Lead sustainability, waste and water reduction, circular economy, and carbon reduction initiatives
• Oversee chemical storage and hazardous materials management
• Act as a primary liaison with regulators and external agencies
• Lead site‑wide programs for machine safety, LOTO, electrical safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics and injury prevention
• Drive proactive risk identification and implement risk reduction and prevention strategies across all operations
• Champion a site‑wide culture of safety ownership, driving zero‑incident metrics through employee engagement, continuous training, and transparent communication
• Oversee incident reporting and OSHA record‑keeping and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effective
• Lead and resource the on‑site Emergency Response Team (ERT), ensuring specialized training for lithium‑ion battery fires, chemical spills, and high‑voltage hazards
• Ensure monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems and well as all other automatic sprinkler systems across the facility.
• Serve as the primary incident commander during major crises and coordinate seamlessly with local municipal or state emergency services (fire, police, hazmat)
• Oversee regular drills, tabletop exercises, and vulnerability assessments to test the readiness of the Disaster Recovery infrastructure
• Maintain emergency response plans and incident command structure and trained responders
• Own the EHS management system lifecycle for standardized policies and procedures and ensure readiness for ISO certifications
• Establish EHS budgets and resource planning
• Oversee contractor and behavior‑based safety programs
• Act as a key integrator between JV partners resolving differences and aligning priorities
• Partner with the SDI EHS representative to support the success of the joint venture through aligned EHS and Disaster Recovery initiatives
• Promotes a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and inclusion by fostering effective collaboration across JV partners, functions, and team members
• Perform other position related duties as assigned.

• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industry Hygiene, Chemistry or related field
• 10 years of progressive EHS leadership
• Proven track record…