EH&S Manager

nVent; Troutman (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Well-being program and life insurance

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced EHS Leader to drive safety and environmental performance at our manufacturing site. You will lead strategy, mentor teams, and partner with the Plant Manager to align initiatives with long-term objectives.

You will identify hazards, drive a ZERO HARM culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements while managing environmental programs and training. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing, an ASP certification is

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading safety and/or environmental management systems.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and plant application.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance EHS strategy with clear direction for people and business outcomes.
• Be a visible safety leader with shop floor presence and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager and leadership to align initiatives with site priorities.
• Identify hazards and mitigate risks across the plant.
• Champion ZERO HARM culture and drive safe behaviors.
• Monitor OSHA/EPA regulatory requirements and translate into practical solutions.
• Own environmental programs for waste, water and energy and ensure compliance.
• Engage employees at all levels to implement continuous EHS improvements.
• Manage EHS documents, permits and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate workers' compensation with HR and Legal.
• Lead incident reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Facilitate EHS training to meet regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

5+ years EHS leadership

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Manufacturing environment experience

ASP certification (preferred)

Education

Engineering/Science/Environmental background

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

What you will experience in this position

• Lead and advance EHS strategy by providing clear, consistent direction that supports both people and business outcomes.
• Be a visible safety leader with a strong shop floor presence-recognized as the go to expert for safety, health, and environmental mentorship.
• Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team to align EHS initiatives with site priorities and long term objectives.
• Proactively identify workplace hazards and collaborate with plant teams to eliminate or mitigate risk.
• Champion a ZERO HARM culture, driving safe behaviors and practices across all levels of the organization.
• Monitor and interpret EHS regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA), assess potential impacts, and translate requirements into practical, effective solutions.
• Own environmental programs related to waste, water, and energy, supporting both regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Engage employees at all levels to identify, develop, and implement continuous EHS improvements.
• Manage EHS documentation, permits, and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate workers' compensation cases, partnering with HR and Legal to drive appropriate outcomes.
• Lead incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow up.
• Facilitate EHS training programs, ensuring all regulatory and company requirements are met and well understood.

You have

• Background in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental disciplines
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with the ability to apply them effectively in a plant setting

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.