Req ID: 51545
Job Location: Searcy, AR, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Work Location Type: On-site
Job Title: Manager, EHS
The Impact You'll MakeAre you passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace? Danfoss is seeking an EHS Manager to provide environmental, health, safety, and facilities leadership at our manufacturing site.
This position is responsible for driving site-wide compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and Danfoss global EHS standards while fostering a strong safety culture. The EHS Manager will partner with site leadership to establish EHS strategies, achieve business objectives, maintain ISO certifications, oversee facility maintenance activities, and engage employees in creating a world-class safety and environmental program.
What You'll Be DoingResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead the site's environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
- Develop, implement, and monitor EHS goals, objectives, key performance indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives that support a zero-incident safety culture.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify critical environmental and safety risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate hazards and improve site performance.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements, and ensure accurate regulatory reporting and recordkeeping.
- Manage and maintain Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, audits, and continuous improvement processes.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, workers' compensation reporting, corrective actions, and near-miss reporting to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs, maintain training matrices, and ensure employees receive required safety and compliance training.
- Collaborate with site leadership, employees, vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies to drive EHS engagement, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Oversee facility maintenance activities, site security programs, and ensure critical EHS operational controls are effectively managed and maintained.
- Support crisis management activities and serve as a key point of contact during environmental, health, safety, or facility-related events.
What We're Looking ForRequired (Basic) Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or a combination of these functions.
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance programs, risk assessments, and safety initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Master's degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
- Experience managing regulatory audits, certifications, and corrective action programs.
Job Criteria
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and training skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the interpretation of EHS performance metrics and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and gain commitment from employees, leadership teams, regulatory agencies, customers, and vendors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and database management tools.
- Maintains a positive, professional, and respectful attitude while promoting a strong safety culture.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds, and performing facility and safety inspections.
What You'll Get from UsAt Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
