Corporate EHS Program Manager
Charter Manufacturing · Mequon, WI · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
Are you passionate about driving enterprise-wide safety excellence, environmental stewardship, and data-driven decision making? We are seeking a strategic and influential EHS leader to shape and advance our Environmental, Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS&E) programs across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Strategic Leadership & Program Development
- Lead the selection, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide safety and environmental programs that drive compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement
- Partner with the EHS&E leadership team to establish performance metrics, strategic priorities, and long-term objectives that elevate organizational performance
- Develop and execute safety and environmental strategies, governance frameworks, policies, standards, training programs, and communications that support business objectives
- EHS Systems & Analytics Excellence
- Serve as the enterprise owner and administrator of EHS information management systems, ensuring optimal performance, user adoption, data integrity, and continuous enhancement
- Design and lead enterprise-wide EHS reporting, analytics, dashboards, and performance measurement systems that provide actionable business insights
- Collaborate with Business Intelligence & Analytics teams to modernize data platforms, reporting capabilities, and system functionality
- Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions that improve data visibility, compliance, and operational effectiveness
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Provide technical guidance and oversight for incident reporting, investigations, environmental compliance activities, and corrective action processes
- Lead and maintain enterprise corrective action management systems, ensuring timely resolution of findings and alignment with regulatory and company requirements
- Support corporate EHS auditing programs and participate in site assessments, compliance reviews, and risk evaluations
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and drive proactive solutions to ensure organizational compliance
- Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
- Support enterprise sustainability initiatives through data collection, reporting, and performance tracking
- Drive process improvements that enhance safety performance, environmental outcomes, and operational efficiency
- Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across multiple business units
- Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership
- Partner with leaders at all levels to influence organizational change and strengthen EHS culture
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other key stakeholders
- Deliver engaging presentations, training programs, and communications that drive awareness and action
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including significant exposure to regulatory compliance and environmental affairs
- Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
- Demonstrated expertise in EHS systems, data management, analytics, reporting, and performance measurement
- Experience leading complex projects, system implementations, and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and EHS management systems
- Experience with Workers' Compensation programs and processes
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable strategies
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, facilitation, and influencing skills
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate complex issues, identify solutions, and drive results
- Able to work independently while leading enterprise-wide initiatives and collaborating across multiple functions
- Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Experience with Tableau, EHS databases, business intelligence tools, and dashboard development
- Experience designing and managing enterprise reporting and analytics programs
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or related credentials are highly valued