Global EHS Manager

Reporting to the Global HR Director, the Global EHS Manager defines, deploys, and drives the company's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy across all sites in the US and EMEA. This role ensures regulatory compliance, foster a strong safety culture, and supports operational excellence by minimizing risk, improving workplace conditions, and overseeing key facilities management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deploy a global EHS strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Establish and maintain a robust EHS governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures across all sites.
• Ensure alignment between global standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the company's global subject matter expert for EHS matters.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations, including OSHA requirements, EU directives, environmental regulations, and labor laws.
• Lead risk assessments covering safety, environmental impact, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and corrective action plans.
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively manage compliance risks.

Operational EHS Support

• Provide guidance and coaching to site leadership teams and local EHS representatives.
• Support sites during audits, inspections, and crisis situations.
• Partner with operations to balance business performance objectives with safety requirements.
• Promote effective implementation of EHS programs across locations.
• Develop and manage a global incident management framework.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents and conduct root cause analyses.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are shared across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using performance data and trend analysis.

EHS Performance & Reporting

• Define, track, and report key EHS performance indicators, including TRIR, LTIR, near misses, and environmental metrics.
• Develop executive-level dashboards and leadership reports.
• Ensure consistency, reliability, and standardization of EHS data across regions.
• Benchmark performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Culture, Training & Leadership Engagement

• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture across all sites.
• Design and deploy EHS training and awareness programs.
• Increase leadership accountability for safety performance.
• Lead communication and engagement initiatives related to EHS practices and expectations.

Audits, Certifications & External Relations

• Lead internal and external audit programs.
• Manage ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification activities.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Ensure ongoing audit readiness across all locations.

Environmental Management & Sustainability

• Lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact, including waste, emissions, and energy consumption.
• Ensure compliance with environmental reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the organization's ESG and sustainability roadmap.

Facilities Strategy & Operations

• Define and implement a global facilities management framework covering maintenance, safety, services, and operational standards.
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure comply with applicable local regulations, including fire protection, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and lifecycle maintenance strategies.
• Drive workplace improvements related to space utilization, ergonomics, and employee experience.
• Manage facilities-related budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
• Select, manage, and evaluate external service providers, including maintenance, security, cleaning, and utility partners.
• Monitor service quality, performance, and contractual compliance.
• Support capital