EHS Engineer-Group Lead

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas state tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas is seeking an EHS Engineer-Group Lead to guide and mentor a team of EHS engineers across aircraft manufacturing operations. You will drive safety and environmental program implementation, lead investigations, and develop kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, at least 5 years of experience, and proven leadership abilities. Travel may be required and a collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and schedules team activities and assignments.
• Coordinates teams’ activities with other groups/departments.
• Oversee assignments involving implementation of safety and environmental policies per EPA/OSHA rules.
• Assist/execute EH&S policy implementations and provide timely support to Textron Aviation entities.
• Improve team effectiveness through coaching, development and performance assessment.
• Research and stay current on new environmental/safety processes.
• Prepare activity/status reports and perform special assignments.
• Develop and execute safety kaizens, gemba walks and improvement processes.
• Develop and execute Textron Aviation Safety Management System.
• Assist with incident investigations and provide preventative recommendations.
• Lead ergonomic reviews and investigations when needed.
• Provide safety training and develop training materials.
• Support training manuals and procure equipment/training aids.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

EHS Engineering

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Administration

Other related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - EHS Engineer-Group Lead (345140)

Job Number:

345140

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Job Summary

Guide and instruct Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) engineers whom are involved in EHS programs, policies and procedures, while interacting with employees in multiple areas of manufacturing of Textron Aviation aircraft.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and schedules team activities and assignments
• Coordinates teams’ activities with other groups/organizations/departments
• Oversee assignments involving implementation of general safety and environmental policies and procedures to be followed in compliance with corporate policies and local, state, and federal EPA and OSHA rules and regulations
• Personally assists/executes in implementation efforts involving EH&S policies and procedures. and as difficult problems are encountered. Ensures timely and effective customer support to all Textron Aviation entities
• Improves the effectiveness of the team by instructing, developing and creating the required environment for motivation, innovation and job development of employees, assess individual employee results in relation to job assignments and takes or recommends appropriate actions
• Performs necessary research to maintain and exercise a working knowledge of new environmental and safety processes
• Prepares periodic activity and status reports and performs special assignments as required
• Develops a collaborative environment for execution of safety kaizens, gemba walks, and safety improvement processes
• Development and execution of Textron Aviation Safety Management System
• Assist with and performs incident investigations on injuries or illnesses and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences, using the root cause analysis method
• Be aware of basic Ergonomic principles and be willing to lead preliminary ergonomic Injury investigations and perform Ergonomic reviews by understanding the employee’s tasks and risks
• Provide positive coaching to employees including developing and conducting effective safety training
• Join in the development and compiling of training manuals and other training aids, and obtain equipment, training videos, and other materials for instructional purposes
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required in:
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Health Services Management
  • Medical Administration
  • Other related fields
• Minimum 5 years of relative experience required
• Leadership experience is preferred

Qualificatons

• Prior experience in Environmental Health & Safety Engineering role or function preferred
• Experience with EHS in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Action oriented
• Managerial courage
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required in:
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Health Services Management
  • Medical Administration
  • Other related fields
• Minimum 5 years of relative experience required
• Leadership experience is preferred

Qualificatons

• Prior experience in Environmental Health & Safety Engineering role or function preferred
• Experience with EHS in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Action oriented
• Managerial courage
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

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