Head of Corporate EHS

Head Of Corporate EHS

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

The Head of Corporate EHS is a director-level leader responsible for the strategic vision, enterprise-wide oversight, and operational execution of all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs across Slate's manufacturing and corporate footprint. This role partners directly with senior executive leadership to build and sustain a world-class safety culture—establishing the systems, standards, and talent required to protect our people, ensure regulatory excellence, and advance Slate's commitment to responsible operations.

The Head of Corporate EHS provides leadership across all facilities—including the Warsaw, IN manufacturing campus and corporate offices—serving as the ultimate authority on EHS matters while driving integration of safety into every phase of product launch, manufacturing expansion, and daily operations.

Strategic EHS Leadership

• Define Enterprise EHS Strategy:
  Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year EHS roadmap aligned with Slate's growth plans, manufacturing scale-up, and organizational values.

• Executive Reporting & Governance:
  Serve as the primary EHS advisor to the COO and Executive Leadership Team; present performance metrics, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives at the board and leadership level.

• EHS Management System:
  Establish, maintain, and continuously improve an enterprise EHS Management System (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or equivalent) across all company locations.

• Culture of Safety:
  Champion a behavioral-based safety culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement—visible at every level of the organization from frontline to C-suite.

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• Regulatory Oversight::
  Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations including OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, DNR, and other relevant authorities.

• Environmental Programs:
  Oversee all environmental compliance programs including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste management, chemical storage, and spill prevention (SPCC).

• Permitting & Reporting:
  Direct all regulatory permitting activities; oversee timely and accurate submittal of required regulatory reports, manifests, and disclosures.

• Sustainability Initiatives:
  Lead enterprise sustainability strategy including energy reduction, water conservation, waste minimization, and carbon footprint tracking in alignment with company ESG goals.

Health & Safety Program Management

• Safety Management Systems:
  Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs including hazard identification, risk assessment, JSA/JHA processes, machine guarding, LOTO, fall protection, and industrial hygiene.

• Incident Management:
  Lead the enterprise incident investigation framework using root cause methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree); ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified company-wide.

• Occupational Health:
  Oversee occupational health clinic operations and workers' compensation programs to ensure employees receive the highest standard of care and return-to-work support.

• Emergency Preparedness::
  Develop, maintain, and test emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and business continuity protocols across all facilities.

Manufacturing & Startup Support

• New Launch EHS Oversight:
  Provide EHS leadership during all phases of new facility construction, equipment installation,…