EHS Manager

Onsite

Tualatin, Oregon

Suwanee, Georgia

Full time

R51143

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

As the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manage r, you will lead the strategy and execution of programs that protect our people, support operational excellence, and advance our sustainability commitments across manufacturing operations.

You will serve as a key member of the site leadership team, partnering with operations leaders, employees, and corporate EHS stakeholders to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce environmental impact. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and Xylem's mission of addressing the world's most critical water challenges.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs for manufacturing operations and service operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing guidance on safety, compliance, environmental performance, and risk management.
• Drive a world‑class safety culture through employee engagement, training, hazard identification, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, environmental, health, and safety regulations, permits, and internal standards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives to improve safety and operational performance.
• Support sustainability objectives by leading programs focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and greenhouse gas reduction.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics and use data‑driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage contractor safety, emergency preparedness, occupational health programs, and site‑specific compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed EHS principles into daily operations and business decision‑making.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, certifications, and regulatory agency interactions.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.
• Experience leading EHS compliance programs, risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and employees across multiple levels of an organization.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience with EHS management systems, auditing practices, hazard assessments, and corrective action programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.

• Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, OHST, OSHA 30‑Hour, or NEBOSH.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience in a multi‑site manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) principles and sustainability reporting…