Manager, Safety (IL) (1375)
Job Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining an effective EHS program that supports safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations across the full lifecycle of a manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and operational EHS leadership during facility development, start-up, and steady-state manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions
- Lead the overall EHS organization and governance framework for manufacturing operations.
- Establish, implement, and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems applicable to construction, start-up, and ongoing operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and environmental permitting authorities.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
- Lead prevention, investigation, and corrective actions related to safety and environmental incidents.
- Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk.
- Develop and sustain EHS training, communication, and engagement programs that promote a strong safety culture.
- Implement and manage site-level EHS programs across manufacturing operations.
- Lead compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, and state environmental requirements.
- Oversee incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Cook up EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
Essential Functions (Continued)
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience, including project or program leadership.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar regulated environments.
Preferred Education and Experience Requirements
Language Requirement: None
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Company Information
Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Contact Information
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