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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

EHS Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSantiago de Querétaro, Qro., MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related technical field is required.
  • Experience leading Environmental, Health & Safety programs within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management practices is required.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and inspections, and implementing corrective actions is required.
  • The ability to influence and build credibility with employees, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders is required.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills are required.
  • The ability to drive change while maintaining high standards of compliance and accountability is required.
  • English proficiency sufficient to collaborate effectively in a multinational environment is required.
  • The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and continuously improve Environmental, Health & Safety programs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Promote a strong safety mindset and influence safe behaviors through collaboration, coaching, and employee engagement.
  • Manage EHS incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and return-to-work efforts.
  • Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including audits, inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Partner with operations, Human Resources, security, medical services, and leadership teams to identify risks and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Ensure environmental compliance through permits, inspections, waste management programs, and regulatory reporting.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training programs that build employee capability and strengthen safety ownership.
  • Drive employee involvement in safety initiatives and encourage the identification and implementation of improvement opportunities.
  • Build trust-based relationships and foster a culture where employees actively participate in creating a safer work environment.
  • Lead, develop, and support the EHS team while creating value through Principle Based Management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading EHS programs in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems is preferred.
  • Experience working in unionized environments is preferred.
  • Medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success influencing organizational culture and strengthening employee engagement around safety is preferred.
  • Experience applying Principle Based Management principles to develop teams and achieve business results is preferred.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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