Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the global program owner and subject matter expert for key EHS programs, including:
• Functional and machine safety
• Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
• Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention
• Ergonomics
• Chemical management
• Life safety
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global EHS standards, policies, and management systems that align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Strengthen global processes for identifying, monitoring, and governing compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the company's EHS Management System and ensure ongoing conformance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other business functions to integrate EHS considerations into equipment design, operational processes, capital projects, and business planning.
• Develop and execute global strategies to enhance EHS capability, leadership, and employee engagement across all regions.
• Lead or support EHS audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and regulatory compliance assessments while ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor emerging global regulatory requirements, industry trends, and evolving risks, recommending proactive improvements to programs and standards.
• Analyze global EHS performance metrics and leverage data to identify trends, prioritize risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience leading EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites or regions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and continuously improving EHS management systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable global EHS regulations.
• Expertise in functional and machine safety, including risk assessment and safeguarding principles.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, water, wastewater, and waste management.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent.
• Experience leading EHS programs within a complex global manufacturing organization.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or integration of newly acquired manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of sustainability, environmental reporting, and ESG-related initiatives.