What You Will DoThe Manufacturing Plant EHS Manager III requires a technically skilled and culturally driven EHS Process Manager to lead critical safety and environmental initiatives within a complex, multi-site, matrixed manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a professional with 7-10 years of experience who thrives on influencing, driving continuous improvement, leading a team of multiple EHS Professionals across multiple sites, and embedding EHS values into operational excellence. You'll own and elevate EHS processes and be a strategic partner across functional departments and sites.
How You Will Do ItProcess Ownership & Compliance
- Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures aligned with Canadian regulations, United States regulations, and ISO standards (14001/ 45001/ 9001)
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses (JHA, HAZOP), and ergonomic evaluations.
- Ensure compliance across multiple reporting lines and operational units within a matrixed structure
- Manage environmental reporting, waste characterization, and regulatory submissions
- Lead and participate in EHS audits and risk assessments
- Partner with JCI Legal on regulatory and compliance topics
- Data management with EHS information system
Culture & Engagement
- Champion a "Commitment to Safety" culture through behavior-based safety programs and peer-led accountability
- Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement forums to build ownership across roles and departments
- Influence plant and functional leaders to integrate EHS priorities into daily decision-making
- Creating a positive safety culture for your team
Training & Communication
- Design and deliver tailored EHS training programs that resonate with both direct and indirect stakeholders
- Communicate safety goals, performance metrics, and improvement plans transparently to multiple layers of leadership
- Provide coaching and mentorship to cross-functional teams, helping them champion EHS in their own domains
Performance & Analytics
- Track leading indicators such as near-misses, safety observations, and training compliance
- Use lagging indicators to validate program effectiveness and identify improvement areas
- Drive KPI performance
What We Look ForRequired
- Diploma in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
- 7-10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial setting
- 3-5 years of previous experience managing a team
- 3-5 years managing EHS across multiple sites
- Proven success in influencing matrixed teams and driving cultural transformation
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, ISO 14001/ 45001/ 9001, and behavior-based safety systems
- Proficient in EHS digital platforms, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, tailored to varied audiences
Preferred
- EHS Certification (CRSP, NCSO, CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE)
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology
Ideal Candidate
- Influential Partner: Navigated complex reporting lines and earns trust across departments
- Cross- Functional Collaborator: Aligns EHS goals with operations, engineering, HR and quality teams
- Strategic Communicator: Tailors messaging to diverse stakeholders for maximum engagement
- Adaptive Problem Solver: Adjusts tactics based on shifting priorities and team dynamics
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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $118,000 - 158,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
