Job DescriptionHow will you make a difference?The Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) serves as the strategic leader for EHS programs across the Erie, PA Campus, Wabtec's largest manufacturing location. This role is responsible for building and sustaining a world-class safety culture, ensuring environmental compliance, reducing organizational risk, and supporting operational excellence through proactive leadership and employee engagement.
This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a balance of strategic planning and hands-on engagement throughout the facility. The Senior EHS Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and a champion for Wabtec's People First culture.
What do we want to know about you?Required Characteristics- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related technical field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Minimum of 5 years of direct leadership experience managing EHS professionals and programs
- Demonstrated expertise in OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable Pennsylvania regulatory requirements including Workers Compensation
- Experience with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
- Experience leading audits and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs
- Experience implementing and sustaining EHS management systems
- Proven track record of driving cultural and performance improvements through employee engagement and leadership influence
- Experience partnering effectively with operations leadership within a matrixed organization
- Experience negotiating contracts with EHS service providers and managing contracted services
- Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills
Desired Characteristics- CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent professional certification
- Current or past OSHA Special Government Employee (SGE) certification
- Experience in a union manufacturing environment
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations with complex regulatory requirements
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 system
- Experience leading environmental permitting programs and sustainability initiatives
What will your typical day look like?EHS Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the Erie Campus EHS strategy in alignment with Wabtec business objectives and corporate EHS initiatives
- Lead and develop a high-performing EHS team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning
- Foster a culture that puts People First by driving employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Be a partner and champion for change, promoting new ways of approaching EHS-related challenges, working closely with other functions.
- Serve as a key member of the Erie Campus leadership team
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate environmental, health, and safety requirements
- Lead site efforts to maintain and continuously improve EHS management systems and compliance processes
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and corporate EHS including the OSHA VPP STAR Program
- Oversee environmental permitting, reporting, inspections, and compliance management programs in coordination with the on-site environmental team
- Develop and deploy the departmental budget to support compliance and safety excellence programs
- Oversee the occupational health and workers compensation programs for the site
Safety Excellence
- Drive proactive hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control strategies across all operations
- Lead significant incident investigations using root cause methodologies and ensure sustainable corrective actions
- Lead the Safety Steering Committee and Safety Coordinator programs
- Champion leading indicators, employee engagement processes, observation programs, and risk reduction initiatives
- Lead emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning activities in coordination with the on-site campus security team
- Maintain the OSHA VPP STAR Certification
Who will you be working with?The successful candidate will lead a team of EHS professionals and partner closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, labor leadership, and corporate EHS to drive continuous improvement while strengthening Wabtec's commitment to zero injuries, environmental stewardship, and regulatory excellence.
QualificationsAdditional InformationOur job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]00 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
