EHS Leader: Drive Safety & Compliance Excellence

RESRG Automotive; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Morehead, KY is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety performance at the site. As a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, you will champion a proactive safety culture and empower the EHS team to deliver measurable results.

You will manage EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct risk assessments, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement through training and effective change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Environmental, or Science disciplines.
• 4–7 years of experience in EHS management.
• Broad expertise in EHS theory, principles, and advanced technical/operational practices.
• Proven experience managing site air, water, and waste compliance.
• Proven experience in leading project teams and driving change.
• Strong English language skills (minimum B2 level).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, multidimensional problems and influence outcomes through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the local EHS team, ensuring they possess the knowledge, skills, and motivation to achieve site EHS goals.
• Champion a culture of care, safety vision, and organizational mindsets, ensuring alignment across all levels of site management and staff.
• Influence and drive positive change through persuasion and collaboration, even without direct authority.
• Develop, maintain, and leverage EHS reports and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure proper risk management.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and optimize the local operational EHS management system.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all binding EHS standards, environmental laws/regulations/site permits. Coordinate internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Complete or ensure accurate completion of environmental reports and permitting.
• Support and ensure preventive EHS processes, including Job Hazard Analysis, incident investigations, and inspections.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs to educate employees on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Operations owns EHS risk management and reduction in their areas of responsibility
• Ensure site readiness for emergency situations (e.g., serious injury, fire, chemical release, weather emergencies).
• Serve as the local contact for internal and external stakeholders on all EHS topics.
• Liaise with external agencies, authorities, and stakeholders regarding EHS matters.
• Ensure transparent communication and knowledge sharing following incidents, in accordance with company expectations.
• Facilitate learning from events at sister plants, ensuring key details are communicated and controls are implemented for similar risks.
• Drive modifications and improvements in existing methods to enhance quality and value in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

English (B2)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical, Environmental, or Science

Job description

RESRG Automotive in Morehead, KY is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety performance at the site. As a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, you will champion a proactive safety culture and empower the EHS team to deliver measurable results.

You will manage EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct risk assessments, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement through training and effective change management.