EHS Manager As an
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, you will lead the site's EHS strategy and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, Siemens EHS standards, and industry best practices while supporting the successful launch, ramp-up, and long-term operation of the Pendergrass manufacturing facility.
You will make an impact by: - Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System.
- Ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Siemens EHS policies and standards.
- Driving a proactive safety culture focused on injury prevention, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Developing and implementing EHS programs for manufacturing operations including fabrication, powder coating, plating, epoxy, material handling, and assembly processes.
- Leading risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomics evaluations, and safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Establishing EHS performance metrics and monitoring key indicators such as recordable injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and corrective action closure rates.
- Leading incident investigations and root cause analysis activities, ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Managing environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air emissions, stormwater, hazardous materials, and chemical management.
- Supporting facility design, equipment installation, and process implementation to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into operations.
- Developing and delivering EHS training programs for employees, contractors, supervisors, and leadership teams.
- Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, quality, facilities, and human resources teams to drive operational excellence and risk reduction.
- Managing emergency preparedness, crisis response, evacuation procedures, and business continuity planning activities.
- Supporting regulatory inspections and external audits while maintaining compliance documentation and reporting requirements.
- Leading and developing EHS professionals and fostering a culture of accountability, safety leadership, and employee involvement.
- Promoting sustainability initiatives that support Siemens environmental and operational goals.
You will win us over with the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing EHS programs and teams.
- Experience developing and implementing EHS management systems and compliance programs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and incident investigation methodologies.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory compliance evaluations.
- Demonstrated success driving safety culture improvements and reducing workplace injuries and incidents.
- Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, greenfield facilities, or large-scale operational expansions.
- Experience within metal fabrication, powder coating, plating, chemical processing, assembly, or related manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, ergonomics, machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and contractor safety programs.
- Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Experience leading behavior-based safety programs and safety culture transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of sustainability, waste reduction, energy management, and environmental stewardship programs.
- Experience utilizing EHS management software and data analytics tools to drive performance improvements.
Preferred Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
#LI-VC1 #On-Site #SiemensMFGcareer #MFGPendergrassGeorgiaYou'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
