Environment, Health and Safety Manager

The Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and executing EQI’s global EHS strategy to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable working environment across all operations in the USA, Canada, China, India, and Northern Ireland.

This role champions a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and industry standards. The Global EHS Manager partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive risk reduction, standardization, and operational excellence across a geographically diverse organization.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global EHS strategy aligned with EQI’s business objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to the EHS Council and site-level stakeholders
• Establish standardized global policies, procedures, and performance expectations
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across all regions

• Lead company-wide initiatives to achieve an injury-free workplace
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across global operations and supply chain partners
• Implement and sustain behavior-based safety and leading indicator programs
• Ensure integration of EHS considerations into operational and strategic decision-making

• Develop and oversee global EHS training programs to ensure workforce competency and compliance
• Ensure all locations comply with applicable local, regional, and international regulations
• Maintain and continuously improve corporate EHS policies and management systems
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely organizational alignment

• Lead global incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes
• Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained
• Develop, track, and report EHS KPIs, including leading and lagging indicators
• Provide regular performance updates and insights to executive leadership

• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including permits, reporting, and sustainability initiatives
• Monitor chemical exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA and global equivalents
• Support facility and equipment implementations with necessary EHS permits and risk assessments
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors

• Lead internal and external EHS audits across global locations and key suppliers
• Identify gaps and drive corrective action plans to closure
• Benchmark best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support integration of EHS requirements in new business, suppliers, and acquisitions

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Supply Chain teams to embed EHS into all processes
• Influence and support global supplier EHS performance and expectations
• Drive alignment and communication across multiple regions, cultures, and regulatory environments

• TRIR
• % Compliance (global)
• Audit Score Average
• Corrective Action Closure Rate
• Near Miss Reporting Rate
• Safety Engagement Index
• Safety Observation Reporting & Closure Rate

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site or global scope
• Proven success in implementing and managing EHS management systems and cultural transformation initiatives
• Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations and standards
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently and lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (15–30%)

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent
• Experience in metal casting, machining, industrial painting, fabrication, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with materials such as gray iron, ductile iron, steel, and aluminum
• Experience supporting…