EHS Manager

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary bonus plan. Paid vacation/holidays/sick time. Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care. On-the-job/cross training opportunities. Encouraging and collaborative team environment. Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

The Manufacturing Plant EHS Manager III requires a technically skilled and culturally driven EHS Process Manager to lead critical safety and environmental initiatives within a complex, matrixed manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a professional with 5-10 years of experience who thrives on influencing, driving continuous improvement, leading a team, and embedding EHS values into operational excellence.

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001/45001/9001 standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses (JHA, HAZOP), and ergonomic evaluations.
• Ensure compliance across multiple reporting lines and operational units within a matrixed structure.
• Manage environmental reporting, waste characterization, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead and participate in EHS audits and risk assessments.
• Partner with JCI Legal on regulatory and compliance topics.
• Maintain data management with EHS information system.

• Champion a “Commitment to Safety” culture through behavior-based safety programs and peer-led accountability.
• Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement forums to build ownership across roles and departments.
• Influence plant and functional leaders to integrate EHS priorities into daily decision‑making.
• Create a positive safety culture for your team.

• Design and deliver tailored EHS training programs that resonate with both direct and indirect stakeholders.
• Communicate safety goals, performance metrics, and improvement plans transparently to multiple layers of leadership.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to cross‑functional teams, helping them champion EHS in their own domains.

• Track leading indicators such as near‑misses, safety observations, and training compliance.
• Use lagging indicators to validate program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
• Drive KPI performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 5‑10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• 3‑5 years of previous experience managing a team.
• Proven success in influencing matrixed teams and driving cultural transformation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, ISO 14001/45001/9001, and behavior‑based safety systems.
• Proficient in EHS digital platforms, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, tailored to varied audiences.

• EHS Certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Influential Partner:
  Navigated complex reporting lines and earns trust across departments.
• Cross‑Functional Collaborator:
  Aligns EHS goals with operations, engineering, HR and quality teams.
• Strategic Communicator:
  Tailors messaging to diverse stakeholders for maximum engagement.
• Adaptive Problem Solver:
  Adjusts tactics based on shifting priorities and team dynamics.

$100,000‑110,000 (Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

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