Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Ohmite Manufacturing; Matamoros; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ohmite Manufacturing in Matamoros, Mexico seeks an experienced EHS leader to design and execute the organization's Environmental, Health, and Safety strategies. You will promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with laws, corporate standards, and industry best practices.

The role emphasizes risk identification, training, audits, and the leadership of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 initiatives. You will coordinate emergency plans and liaise with senior management for continuous

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety functions.
• Minimum 3 years in leadership or management positions.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with occupational safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
• Identify, assess, and control risks through risk assessments, safety inspections, and internal audits.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage and monitor KPIs related to safety, occupational health, and environmental performance.
• Develop training and awareness programs to strengthen the organization's safety culture at all levels.
• Oversee environmental permits, licenses, authorizations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, as applicable.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, civil protection programs, emergency response teams, and drills.
• Provide guidance and support to senior management on risk prevention and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Effective communication

Results-oriented

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Postgraduate degree or professional certification in Industrial Safety/Environmental Management

Descripción del empleo

Lead, develop, and implement the organization's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategies, policies, and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices.

Promote a strong safety culture at all organizational levels through the identification, assessment, and control of occupational and environmental risks, ensuring employee well-being, facility protection, environmental impact prevention, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
• Identify, assess, and control risks through risk assessments, safety inspections, and internal audits.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, occupational health, and environmental performance.
• Develop training and awareness programs to strengthen the organization's safety culture at all levels.
• Oversee environmental permits, licenses, authorizations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage inspections conducted by regulatory authorities.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, as applicable.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, civil protection programs, emergency response teams, and drills.
• Provide guidance and support to senior management and operational departments on risk prevention and regulatory compliance.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety functions.
• Minimum of 3 years in leadership or management positions.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Applicable Mexican Official Standards (NOM-STPS).
• Applicable environmental legislation SEDUMA and SEMARNAT regulations.
• ISO 14001 management systems.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Industrial hygiene and ergonomics.
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
• Emergency preparedness and civil protection.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strategic leadership.
• Effective communication.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Planning and organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Preventive approach and continuous improvement.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree or professional certification in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, or Environmental Management is preferred.