EHS Leader: Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Wabtec; Albia (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec seeks an EHS Manager to lead the facility's environmental, health, and safety strategy, collaborating with Operations and Corporate EHS to drive sustainable improvements. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on engagement on the manufacturing floor and emphasizes proactive risk recognition to prevent incidents.

The successful candidate will manage site EHS programs, compliance records, audits, and training while partnering with regulators and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field as listed.
• 5–8+ years leading EHS in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with corporate EHS.
• Manage environmental programs, permits, reporting, and audits.
• Drive risk assessment, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop training programs and promote a culture of safety and environmental excellence.
• Track EHS goals and KPIs with site and corporate leadership.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Health Sciences, or related field

5–8+ years EHS leadership in manufacturing

Job description

Wabtec seeks an EHS Manager to lead the facility's environmental, health, and safety strategy, collaborating with Operations and Corporate EHS to drive sustainable improvements. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on engagement on the manufacturing floor and emphasizes proactive risk recognition to prevent incidents.

The successful candidate will manage site EHS programs, compliance records, audits, and training while partnering with regulators and internal stakeholders.