Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - USA

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, USA is responsible for the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs across North American operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and corporate EHS standards. This role oversees the day-to-day management of the North American EHS function and provides leadership and support to site EHS teams to drive compliance programs, operational excellence and continuous improvement. The EHS Manager, USA partners with site and business leadership to identify, communicate, and control workplace risks, minimize environmental impacts, and foster a strong culture of safety and compliance. The role is accountable for supporting the deployment of corporate EHS initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring timely reporting to applicable agencies, and driving consistent EHS performance across all North American locations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES): 

• Lead and manage the North American EHS Team, providing direction, coaching, and support while actively contributing as a member of the team 

• Lead the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of corporate safety, health, and environmental programs across North American operations 

• Provide EHS leadership and support to all North American sites, ensuring alignment with corporate EHS standards and business objectives, aligning and communicating regularly with the Global Head of EHS 

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local EHS regulations 

• Support and maintain conformance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements across North American locations and participate in internal and external audits and other compliance activities 

• Coordinate and maintain emergency preparedness and response programs for all North American locations 

• Ensure employees receive appropriate EHS-related training, including equipment operation, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices 

• Ensure compliance with applicable dangerous goods and hazardous materials transportation, handling, storage, and shipping requirements 

• Implement and ensure adherence to corporate EHS policies, standards, procedures, and management system requirements across North American sites 

• Conduct or coordinate periodic EHS compliance audits and inspections of North American facilities and support corrective action closure 

• Monitor and report on regional EHS performance metrics and KPIs, identify trends, and develop action plans to drive continuous improvement 

• Drive employee engagement in corporate EHS initiatives, recognition programs, and safety culture programs & activities 

• Ensure thorough incident investigations are conducted (commensurate with potential severity), root causes identified, and corrective and preventive actions implemented and verified for effectiveness 

• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and maintain positive working relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders 

• Lead regional initiatives to reduce environmental impact, including waste reduction, recycling, resource conservation, and sustainability-related objectives as assigned 

• Partner with site leadership to integrate EHS requirements into operational planning, capital projects, and business initiatives 

• Provide regional EHS performance updates, recommendations, and escalation of significant risks to the Global Head of EHS 

• Perform workforce management staffing duties and oversee the workload of staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments and regulatory reports 

• Supervise staff performance, including ensuring appropriate training, assessing competency, conducting performance evaluations, and developing staff 

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or sciences, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, physical sciences or a related technical discipline required; master’s degree preferred 

• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing environment including leadership responsibility for multiple sites and/or direct management of EHS professionals 

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations and driving consistent EHS performance across geographically dispersed operations 

• Prior experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and risk reduction initiative 

• Ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization and build strong cross-functional partnerships 

• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification or equivalent auditing experience preferred 

• In-depth working knowledge of EHS regulations and standards 

• Demonstrated experience implementing, managing, and continuously improving EHS programs and management systems within a manufacturing environment. 

• Ability to teach and mentor 

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to perform under pressure 

• Familiarity and understanding of Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements and reporting 

• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

SHIFT/SITE:

Monday - Friday

Office Hours - 8 am to 5 pm

5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$78,000 - $110,000 annually

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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