Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Officer

Overview

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas, combined with the teamwork of industry leaders, enable us to accomplish challenges. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day;

they are the driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America, with an ESOP program that provides employee-owners shares in the Company annually as an additional retirement benefit.

Challenge is #Quality Driven and #People Powered!

The EHS Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting facility operations through the implementation and oversight of comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety programs. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, while also aligning with internal company EHS standards and policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing environments and demonstrate deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and ISO standards.

This position requires an independent, proactive, and collaborative individual who can effectively engage across multiple teams and locations.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company EHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits and assessments across multiple facilities to identify compliance gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide training and mentorship for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 internal auditors.
• Serve as a Competent Person for Fall Protection; lead hazard identification and mitigation efforts.
• Collaborate with site leadership to foster a safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Audit environmental permits and ensure timely submission of compliance reports, including Tier II, Form A, and Form R.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
• Support plant Safety Committees and EHS improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cross-plant EHS team efforts to standardize and enhance program effectiveness.

• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Fire Prevention & Emergency Action Plans
• Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout, and Fall Protection
• OSHA logs and recordkeeping (300, 301)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Industrial Hygiene
• Electrical safety and live electrical work (NFPA 70E)
• Confined space entry and permit procedures
• Welding, cutting, and brazing safety practices
• Material handling, ventilation, and powered industrial trucks
• Safety sign standards, exit routes, emergency systems, and more

This position is located at our Plant in Northlake, TX and will require travel. Occasional early arrival, late stay, or weekend work may be necessary to meet customer needs and deadlines. Travel up to 50% may be required to support other plants or customer needs.

What You Need to Have:

• 5-10 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing required
• OSHA 10 & 30 (General Industry) certifications
• GSP, ASP, CSP, and ISO 14001 or 45001 Lead Auditor certifications required
• First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EHS data systems
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies as applied to EHS a plus
• Excellent communication, training, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to travel frequently based on operational demand

• High degree of accountability and ownership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal and…