Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager

• Serve as the global program owner and subject matter expert for key EHS programs, including: Functional and machine safety, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention, Ergonomics, Chemical management, Life safety.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global EHS standards, policies, and management systems that align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Strengthen global processes for identifying, monitoring, and governing compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the company's EHS Management System and ensure ongoing conformance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other business functions to integrate EHS considerations into equipment design, operational processes, capital projects, and business planning.
• Develop and execute global strategies to enhance EHS capability, leadership, and employee engagement across all regions.
• Lead or support EHS audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and regulatory compliance assessments while ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor emerging global regulatory requirements, industry trends, and evolving risks, recommending proactive improvements to programs and standards.
• Analyze global EHS performance metrics and leverage data to identify trends, prioritize risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience leading EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites or regions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and continuously improving EHS management systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable global EHS regulations.
• Expertise in functional and machine safety, including risk assessment and safeguarding principles.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, water, wastewater, and waste management.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, with a strong focus on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement of EHS programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive EHS initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EHS Management Systems
• ISO 14001 Compliance
• ISO 45001 Compliance
• EHS Program Leadership
• Environmental Compliance Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• EHS Program Development
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Data Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance Assessment
• Chemical Management
• Machine Safety
• Ergonomics
• Continuous Improvement
• Performance Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Project Management
• Analytical Skills
• Stakeholder Influence

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Manufacturing Environment
• Human and Organizational Performance
• Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention
• Global EHS Standards
• Compliance Monitoring
• Emerging Regulatory Requirements
• Employee Engagement
• Operational Processes
• Capital Projects