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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

EHS Manager - Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeKings Mountain, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, an Environmental discipline, or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety program management and employee training within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • A minimum of one year of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Applicants must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support; Eaton does not support CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.
  • Comprehension of Eaton, industry, state, and country EHS requirements is required.
  • Ability to apply problem-solving skills to new and unique situations is required.
  • Strong team-building and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to use the company-wide system for reporting EHS data and information is required.
  • Ability to demonstrate managerial courage, including managing varied interests that represent potential conflicts, is required.
  • Ability to lead and support cross-functional EHS teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the site's EHS strategy, goals, and initiatives in alignment with business and corporate objectives.
  • Partner with site leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate critical environmental, health, and safety risks.
  • Develop programs that strengthen employee engagement, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement to drive a zero-incident culture.
  • Establish and track leading and lagging EHS performance indicators, using data and trends to identify opportunities and improve results.
  • Lead risk assessments, regulatory compliance reviews, corrective actions, and site EHS improvement initiatives.
  • Engage site leaders, functional managers, front-line supervisors, and MESH element champions in achieving EHS objectives.
  • Oversee EHS data and reporting, including injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, training, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure EHS training requirements and operational controls are established, effectively maintained, and completed.
  • Collaborate with site leadership, Facilities, Division, and Corporate resources to prioritize and execute key EHS improvement projects.
  • Lead problem-solving efforts related to Environment, Health, Safety, and Security and drive sustainable improvements in site performance.
  • Promote best practices and pursue opportunities for external recognition that position the site's EHS program as world class.
  • Provide overall leadership for Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Operational/Business Excellence within the Kings Mountain facility.
  • Drive the strategic EHS Plan at the operational level, defining and implementing strategic initiatives to ensure continued success in deploying the Eaton Business System using the Eaton Lean System, Six Sigma, ProLaunch, and ISO/TS 16949.
  • Serve on the Kings Mountain Senior Leadership team, provide input for strategic direction and continuous improvement, align resources to meet future customer needs, and drive superior operating results.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager are preferred.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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