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Team Leader, EHS [Safety focused]

Veolia, Minnetonka, MN, United States


Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description
Job Summary

The Team Leader, EHS has comprehensive responsibility for the implementation and administration of all Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and OSHA compliance Programs at the Veolia Minnetonka, MN facility under the EHS Manager. The Team Leader, EHS will strive to provide a healthy and accident‑free work environment for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and workplace health hazards. The Team Leader, EHS will counsel management and employees honestly and completely in the responsible and ethical application of environmental and industrial health principles and practices.

Key Characteristics

Passion for environmental, health, and safety‑related matters

Enthusiastic trainer

Organized and attentive to details

Self‑motivated

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead activities which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines

Lead and improve EHS programs and practices in the plant to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks

Support the Management of Change Program and conduct safety inspections

Participate in incident investigations

Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting

Promote behavioral based safety

Ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control

Analyze data and audit processes which drive compliance in Ergonomics, Noise, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Machine Guarding

Initiate and drive the development programs to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks

Lead and/or support investigations of workplace incidents, complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure completion

Provide EHS support to manufacturing departments and leaders in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, New Product Introduction, Incoming Material Approval System, and Management of Change

Provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant by leading or assisting in safety committee team and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations

Assist in leading departmental EHS Projects and completing required reports

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Required :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science, or relevant experience

At least 5 years of experience in an EHS role at a chemical or industrial manufacturing facility

Preferred :

Professional certification(s) such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or related professional certification(s) or current in process

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with plant management and production employees

Working knowledge in ergonomics, noise, confined space, machine guarding, and chemical approvals

Experience in Industrial Hygiene

Experience with PHA and starting up new operations

Knowledge of working with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

Less than 10% travel

Ability to work in a chemical environment

Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation – The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $93,000–$119,000 annually. This role also includes a 10% annual incentive plan (AIP).

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting Day 1

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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