Site EHS Operations Manager

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Main Responsibilities

• Leads, sets up, and controls the site EHS management system covering Safety, Machine Conformity, Ergonomics, Working Conditions, Environmental Protection, Energy Management, and Occupational Health.
• Acts as Management Representative for the Environmental Management System, ensuring its implementation, maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement in accordance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, and OPmobility standards.
• Owns EHS processes within the IMS (process reviews, KPI management, procedures update, corrective and preventive actions, and resource allocation), ensuring alignment with evolving legal and corporate requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable legal, corporate, and insurance requirements, contributing to the prevention and protection of employees and site assets.
• Monitors EHS performance indicators (TF2, TSV, safety observations, risk assessments, legal compliance, machine conformity, OPAD, environmental KPIs such as energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and waste generation) and drives associated action plans.
• Analyzes accidents, incidents, and occupational illnesses; defines and follows up corrective and preventive actions with management.
• Ensures implementation of the EHS control plan (training, inspections, monitoring, and maintenance activities).
• Leads internal audits (ISO 14001), ensures proper follow-up and closure of non-conformities, and reports system performance to plant management.
• Serve as Internal Auditor for ISO 45001 & ISO 50001, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of management systems.
• Lead actions to close ISO 45001 and FM Global non-conformities, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Evaluates working conditions and site compliance; advises management on EHS risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensures proper management of hazardous substances and MSDS compliance.
• Leads emergency preparedness and response programs, including coordination with Maintenance for firefighting systems inspections and testing.
• Promotes EHS culture through prevention initiatives (e.g., safety observations programs, ergonomics, safety ambassadors, safety campaigns).
• Defines and validates PPE requirements and ensures discipline in usage.
• Lead sustainability programs aligned with corporate and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in the development of new projects, equipment, and machinery from an HSE perspective, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Manage contractor activities, ensuring compliance with EHS requirements and company standards.
• Manages EHS budget and CAPEX, ensuring optimization of resources.
• Ensures timely and accurate internal and external reporting; liaises with authorities, insurance companies, and external stakeholders.
• Leads, develops, and trains the EHS team; supports cross-functional collaboration and participates in site-wide initiatives.

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Environmental, Chemical, Industrial, or equivalent).
• Previous experience managing an EHS department within an industrial/manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001; IATF 16949 is a plus).
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems (IMS), audits, risk assessment, and KPI management.
• ISO 14001 Internal or Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (English required).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to influence, communicate effectively, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrates leadership, autonomy, rigor, and a continuous improvement mindset.

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

#LI-NH1