EHS Functional Manager

The EHS Functional Manager provides functional leadership, technical expertise, and strategic support for Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across assigned locations or business operations. This position is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, processes, and initiatives to promote regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.

This role operates as a senior-level individual contributor and does not have direct reports. The position provides functional guidance, expertise, and support to site leadership and other business partners to drive consistent EHS practices and initiatives across assigned locations.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Provide functional leadership and subject-matter expertise for EHS programs and initiatives across assigned locations.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and processes.
• Partner with site leadership and other key stakeholders to promote compliance with applicable EHS requirements and company standards.
• Serve as an EHS resource to assigned locations by providing guidance and recommendations on environmental, health, and safety matters.
• Evaluate EHS processes and identify opportunities for risk reduction, operational improvement, and greater consistency across locations.
• Support the development and implementation of corrective actions related to identified EHS concerns.
• Monitor EHS activities and communicate significant issues, risks, trends, and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Provide functional guidance and technical support to employees and leaders regarding EHS requirements and practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Human Resources, and other departments on EHS initiatives.
• Support EHS training and awareness initiatives.
• Assist with EHS assessments, inspections, reviews, and other compliance-related activities.
• Participate in incident reviews and support the identification and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives, as applicable.
• Maintain appropriate EHS documentation and records.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a proactive safety and compliance culture.
• Support special EHS projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Nature & Scope:

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable EHS regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply EHS policies, standards, and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to influence others without direct reporting authority.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety or a related field.
• Experience supporting EHS programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or business units preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operational leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing functional or technical leadership without direct supervisory responsibility preferred

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements based on company guidelines.

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. High volume manufacturing environment with forklift traffic. May have higher noise levels in areas – hearing protection required. Requires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs. Required PPE in designated work areas must be worn/used.

Reports To: Manager/Director, EHS

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes about individuals with disabilities.