Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Manager - Division EHS

Caterpillar, Inc$172K — $258K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leadership roles.
  • Expert knowledge of EHS policies and legal compliance standards.
  • Proven success in implementing safety initiatives and frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of sustainability strategies within business contexts.
  • Degree in EHS, Sustainability, or a related field required.
  • Preferred certifications: CSP, CHMM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance EHS processes, tools, and training across the division.
  • Lead division leadership in addressing environmental risks and workplace safety.
  • Create and communicate a clear vision for EHS improvements.
  • Support the development and execution of strategies for sustainable development initiatives.
  • Provide strategic direction and indirect leadership for a global team of EHS professionals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
  • Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Disability and life insurance benefits offered.
  • Flexible work arrangements available for some benefits.
  • Incentive bonus programs to reward performance.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Job Summary:
As the Senior Manager - Division EHS, you will provide senior leadership in all areas of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) across the IPSD footprint - nearly 10,000 employees strong in Brazil, China, India, the UK and the US. You'll have the chance to define the path for this newly created role, indirectly leading and providing strategic direction to nearly 30 global EHS professionals. You'll execute the Enterprise strategic roadmap for EHS functions like safety culture, compliance, auditing, education, employee development, change management, and more to deliver on objectives for regulatory compliance, conformance to corporate procedures, and strategic initiatives to meet division goals.

What You Will Do:
  • Serves as division EHS process owner to develop and continuously improve EHS processes, tools and training.
  • Engages division leadership to lead change and take appropriate actions to address environmental risks and protect employees from hazards in the workplace.
  • Creates the vision for change. Develops and facilitates collaborative relationships within the division and across functional groups to ensure strategic goals are achieved.
  • Manages, guides and supports the development, implementation, and measurement of strategies that support Caterpillar's Sustainable Development initiatives at the division level.
  • This is an informal leader role that will provide broad strategic direction and indirect leadership to nearly 30 EHS professionals globally.


What You Will Have:
Sustainability: Working knowledge of sustainability strategy; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model.

Managing Change: Extensive knowledge of the necessity to adapt self and team to evolving business needs; ability to develop and implement new ideas and initiatives that improve the organization's performance in light of new requirements.

Strategic Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Visioning: A working ability to understand the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicates a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance.

Matrix Management: Extensive experience leveraging external resources when required and the ability to build and use effective working relationships within own department and across department, functional, and geographic reporting lines.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Expert knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies; ability to implement EHS policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Extensive experience leading EHS programs in a heavy manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Proven success implementing SIF prevention and Human & Organizational Performance frameworks.
  • Experience developing and executing strategies for continuous improvement in all aspects of EHS.
  • Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international regulatory frameworks.
  • Degree in EHS, Sustainability, or related field.
  • CSP, CHMM, etc. certifications.


Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
June 18, 2026 - June 25, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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