Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead U.S. Safety Officer teams managing progress training and operational effectiveness.
  • Facilitate monthly Safety Officer meetings to align priorities and ensure program consistency.
  • Represent EHS in Vendor Quarterly Business review and deliver clear data-driven reports and presentations to leadership on EHS progress trends and operational updates.
• Program & Project Management
  • Oversee and support operational compliance for EHS programs in the Americas region with global support as needed:
    • Safety Officer Program
    • Ergonomics Program
    • Emergency Response Program (medical assistance Emergency Response Team (ERT) management and disaster preparedness).
    • Incident & Injury/Illness Management
    • Compliance Hazard and Safety Concern Reporting
    • Audit and Inspection Program
    • EHS Training & Drills
• Training & Development
  • Lead onboarding and on-the-job training for new Safety Officer hires.
  • Assist in developing EHS-related training content; deliver and track employee EHS training programs including medical drills First Aid/CPR/AED sessions and awareness training.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture by ensuring at least 95% completion of required annual EHS training.
• Incident & Risk Management
  • Review all reported incidents and injuries ensuring thorough documentation investigations and corrective actions.
  • Maintain records analyze root causes and present findings to management.
• Audits & Inspections
  • Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits/inspections achieving at least a 90% compliance success rate.
  • Drive timely corrective actions for any non-conformances.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Collect and analyze EHS performance data to identify trends risks and areas for improvement.
  • Keep leadership informed through regular reporting and presentations on progress emerging trends and operational developments.
• Technology & Systems Administration
  • Function as administrator for EHS-related systems (Ergo IQ Service Now Enhesa SharePoint Teams etc.).
  • Manage user access reporting and training content within these platforms.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Manage operational support for EHS-related activities and events to ensure smooth execution and compliance.
  • Build and maintain transparent collaborative relationships with community members and external partners.
• Financial Management
  • Manage project budgets track expenses and ensure alignment with financial constraints.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of EHS and workplace safety principles and practices.
• CEAS-certified Ergonomist.
• Certified First Aid/CPR/AED responder and trainer.
• Skilled in identifying unsafe conditions and implementing corrective measures.
• Effective communicator with strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems incident reporting software and related EHS tools.
• Availability to be on-call outside normal working hours.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in environmental health Safety or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum of 57 years of professional experience in safety ergonomics or related EHS roles.

• Demonstrated experience in project management and program implementation