EHS MANAGER - TOP GLOBAL EMPLOYER!
Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Montgomery, AL, United States
Why do we need you?
The EHS Manager serves as a leader who champions the company's EHS vision in alignment with VMVO (Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives). This role drives organizational excellence through proactive risk management, regulatory stewardship, and cultural transformation around safety and environmental sustainability.
The EHS Manager operates as both a technical authority and change agent, integrating EHS priorities into business planning, operational excellence initiatives, and long‑term capital investment strategies.
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, providing strategic input on capital investments, process improvements, and organizational changes through an EHS lens.
Lead the integration of EHS metrics into plant KPIs and business scorecards, ensuring safety and environmental performance are viewed as critical business outcomes.
Influence budget planning by identifying EHS investments that drive efficiency, reduce risk exposure, and enhance regulatory positioning.
Lead culture change initiatives that embed safety accountability at all levels.
Develop and mentor EHS professionals through career development programs, succession planning, and competency‑based training aligned with BU progression pathways.
Chair the Safety Committee and transform it into a strategic decision‑making body.
Serve as the EHS representative in Production Meetings, bringing data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to operational discussions.
Build EHS capability across the organization by coaching middle management to own safety leadership within their areas of responsibility.
Maintain comprehensive oversight of all regulatory compliance obligations, demonstrating subject‑matter expertise across OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local requirements.
Develop and manage the EHS Compliance Calendar as a strategic planning tool, ensuring proactive rather than reactive compliance management.
Ensure reporting of all TF and SIP events, analyzing trends and leading indicators to drive predictive risk management.
Apply predictive analytics capabilities to identify risks before incidents occur.
Lead pillar initiatives toward sustained L4 performance through systematic process improvements.
Problem solving
Strategic Thinking: Analyze complex challenges from multiple perspectives, anticipating impacts and identifying innovative solutions addressing root causes.
Systems Thinking: Understand interdependencies between safety, environmental, operational, and business systems, designing integrated solutions.
Data Analytics: Analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Change Leadership: Lead organizational change initiatives, overcome resistance, and create sustainable behavioral improvements.
Technical Mastery: Deep subject‑matter expertise across EHS disciplines with ability to translate technical requirements into business language.
Crisis Management: Respond effectively under pressure, making sound decisions in ambiguous situations while maintaining clear communication.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing EHS programs and personnel.
Knowledge & Competencies (Skills & Abilities)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, have vision acuity to see details within a few feet, accept criticism and manage high‑stress situations calmly, show sensitivity to others' needs, maintain a positive demeanor, and model change management for the business. The employee frequently walks and may occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to work with each department throughout the site to improve various processes and must be able to work with all required PPE, including a respirator if required in an area. Ability to meet varying work schedules and meet deadlines with short windows of opportunity, with appropriate sense of urgency relative to work assignments.
Work/Environmental Conditions
Manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Manufacturing processes involve granules, sand, fiberglass, asphalt coating, crushed rock, and polypropylene. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as forklifts, buggies, genie booms and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas.
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back‑up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
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The EHS Manager serves as a leader who champions the company's EHS vision in alignment with VMVO (Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives). This role drives organizational excellence through proactive risk management, regulatory stewardship, and cultural transformation around safety and environmental sustainability.
The EHS Manager operates as both a technical authority and change agent, integrating EHS priorities into business planning, operational excellence initiatives, and long‑term capital investment strategies.
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, providing strategic input on capital investments, process improvements, and organizational changes through an EHS lens.
Lead the integration of EHS metrics into plant KPIs and business scorecards, ensuring safety and environmental performance are viewed as critical business outcomes.
Influence budget planning by identifying EHS investments that drive efficiency, reduce risk exposure, and enhance regulatory positioning.
Lead culture change initiatives that embed safety accountability at all levels.
Develop and mentor EHS professionals through career development programs, succession planning, and competency‑based training aligned with BU progression pathways.
Chair the Safety Committee and transform it into a strategic decision‑making body.
Serve as the EHS representative in Production Meetings, bringing data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to operational discussions.
Build EHS capability across the organization by coaching middle management to own safety leadership within their areas of responsibility.
Maintain comprehensive oversight of all regulatory compliance obligations, demonstrating subject‑matter expertise across OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local requirements.
Develop and manage the EHS Compliance Calendar as a strategic planning tool, ensuring proactive rather than reactive compliance management.
Ensure reporting of all TF and SIP events, analyzing trends and leading indicators to drive predictive risk management.
Apply predictive analytics capabilities to identify risks before incidents occur.
Lead pillar initiatives toward sustained L4 performance through systematic process improvements.
Problem solving
Strategic Thinking: Analyze complex challenges from multiple perspectives, anticipating impacts and identifying innovative solutions addressing root causes.
Systems Thinking: Understand interdependencies between safety, environmental, operational, and business systems, designing integrated solutions.
Data Analytics: Analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Change Leadership: Lead organizational change initiatives, overcome resistance, and create sustainable behavioral improvements.
Technical Mastery: Deep subject‑matter expertise across EHS disciplines with ability to translate technical requirements into business language.
Crisis Management: Respond effectively under pressure, making sound decisions in ambiguous situations while maintaining clear communication.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing EHS programs and personnel.
Knowledge & Competencies (Skills & Abilities)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, have vision acuity to see details within a few feet, accept criticism and manage high‑stress situations calmly, show sensitivity to others' needs, maintain a positive demeanor, and model change management for the business. The employee frequently walks and may occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to work with each department throughout the site to improve various processes and must be able to work with all required PPE, including a respirator if required in an area. Ability to meet varying work schedules and meet deadlines with short windows of opportunity, with appropriate sense of urgency relative to work assignments.
Work/Environmental Conditions
Manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Manufacturing processes involve granules, sand, fiberglass, asphalt coating, crushed rock, and polypropylene. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as forklifts, buggies, genie booms and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas.
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back‑up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
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