EHS Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Health coverage

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Danville, KY seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health and safety programs for the site. You will drive regulatory compliance, manage audits and risk assessments, and develop the EHS team to protect people and the environment while supporting continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Site Leader with a dotted-line to Corporate EHS and partners with Operations, Lean, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a manufacturing-related field or technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS/manufacturing operations experience.
• 4+ years in a leadership role with strong project planning and team coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA (including PSM), EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong skills in problem-solving, standardization, program management, and continuous improvement.
• Self-starter who works well cross-functionally and drives results.
• Professional certification/designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the site EHS management system aligned to Parker directives and legal requirements.
• Drive regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA and local/state/provincial requirements), permits, reporting, and inspections.
• Lead audits, risk assessments, incident/near-miss investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO 14001 environmental management system readiness and performance.
• Embed EHS into daily operations, tier meetings, metrics, and leader standard work.
• Support capital projects and Management of Change (MOC) with strong EHS integration.
• Manage contractor safety programs (prequalification, orientation, permits, oversight).
• Strengthen safety culture through engagement, observations, ergonomics, and focused risk-control programs.
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans, drills, training, and response readiness.
• Coach and develop EHS staff; build site capability in EHS and continuous improvement/Lean methods.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Audits & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing-related discipline

Professional certification preferred

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for EHS management for our aerospace site in Danville, KY. Will coordinate all aspects of environmental, health and safety (EHS) management to successfully meet or exceed enterprise and business unit goals.

Will lead the Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program to protect employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment - while supporting safe, compliant, uninterrupted operations and continuous improvement.

Reports to the Site Leader with a dotted-line connection to Corporate EHS. Partners daily with Operations, Lean, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR. Leads and develops an onsite EHS team.

Essential Functions

• Own and improve the site EHS management system aligned to Parker directives and legal requirements
• Drive regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA and local/state/provincial requirements), permits, reporting, and inspections
• Lead audits, risk assessments, incident/near-miss investigations, and corrective actions
• Maintain ISO 14001 environmental management system readiness and performance
• Embed EHS into daily operations, tier meetings, metrics, and leader standard work
• Support capital projects and Management of Change (MOC) with strong EHS integration
• Manage contractor safety programs (prequalification, orientation, permits, oversight)
• Strengthen safety culture through engagement, observations, ergonomics, and focused risk-control programs
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans, drills, training, and response readiness
• Coach and develop EHS staff; build site capability in EHS and continuous improvement/Lean methods

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a manufacturing-related business or technical discipline
• 8+ years of progressive EHS/manufacturing operations experience
• 4+ years in a leadership role with strong project planning and team coordination skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA (including PSM), EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong skills in problem-solving, standardization, program management, and continuous improvement
• Self-starter who works well cross-functionally and drives results
• Professional certification/designation preferred

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affrightive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S import & export regulations (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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