EHS Manager

About the role

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the EH&S Lead and may be required to perform those duties due to business needs.
• Manage the development and administration of facility safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DRiV, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Implement facility Management System and policies as well as support/coordinate ISO Management Reviews/Activities.
• Serve as facility lead for local, state, and federal audits (EPA, TN OSHA, and other applicable government bodies).
• Lead the machine safety program, in accordance with the Quality Standards for all legacy, modified and new machinery.
• Provide full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program.
• Expand opportunities for psychological and physical safety in the workplace. Key efforts include, but are not limited to: providing PPE, addressing individual concerns, providing general awareness in subjects such as injury avoidance, physical and mental health, and assisting in decision-making for routine and non-routine tasks.
• Lead the investigation of all fires, chemical spills, gas releases, injuries, near-misses and employee concerns.
• Manage the Industrial Hygiene Program, as applicable.
• Analyze risk assessments and make business decisions regarding safety.
• Oversee the Worker’s Compensation program for the site.
• Lead and assist in the development of capital projects to meet business strategies and corporate goals while ensuring safety and compliance. Lead teams to achieve project goals. Manage budget and all project details. Projects include but are not limited to infrastructure changes and new testing capabilities (safely advancing internal combustion engine and general transportation initiatives).
• Support facility contracts related to EHS (i.e., security), to include DRiV’s contractor compliance program.
• Complete corporate second party audits and support local plants as needed.
• Take on a manager role as needed in the future.
• Manage all EHS information systems (EHS IS, TMSS, Pure Safety, EASE, ETQ Reliance, ENHESA, etc.).
• Review, update and take action related to the EHS Compliance Calendar.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as necessary.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS required. However, equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 4–5 years’ experience in the Environmental, Safety and Health field dealing with environmental regulations and OSHA standards.
• Experience in a distribution center environment, or five (5) years’ Environmental, Health and Safety Management System experience.
• Strong analytical ability, ability to work independently with minimum supervision, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent computer skills.

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA/ISO rules and regulations
• EPA & DOT rules and regulations
• Machine safety, industrial hygiene, LOTOTO

Job-Specific Training

• Ability to prioritize and work independently
• Maturity and ability to aid employees regarding EHS requirements
• Ability to pay attention to detail & have a positive motivational attitude
• Ability to work within a team environment

Travel

• 0–10%