EHS Manager

Kautex; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron is seeking an experienced EHS leader to oversee environmental, health and safety programs at the Troy, MI headquarters. You will develop local policies, monitor compliance, and drive performance improvements across the site in line with ISO 45001, 14001 and 50001 standards.

You will partner with operations, quality and regulatory teams to ensure legal compliance, lead audits and training, and elevate EHS excellence across the organization while supporting energy, waste, water and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent; EHS qualification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in international teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, 50001.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Understanding of ergonomics principles.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend local EHS policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance with policies and initiate remedial actions
• Advise on actions to meet Statutory and Textron EHS Standards
• Initiate EHS performance programs for best practice
• Ensure HR development activities are in place
• Define and ensure EHS standards globally
• Establish Site EHS improvement planning and review progress
• Maintain EHS audits and training process
• Liaise with regulatory bodies
• Establish programs to achieve LTIR, TRIR and EHS targets
• Advise site management on EHS issues
• Share best practices and transfer knowledge
• Authority to ensure OH&S and environmental management systems conform ISO standards
• Ensure quality issues conform to IATF/ISO 9001
• Reporting performance of OH&S and environmental management to top management
• Ensure compliance with laws and guidelines
• Confirm CAR requests with EHS requirements
• Define qualification matrix for plant EHS professionals and training program
• Lead facility loss management and security per FM Global
• Support SUSY project development to improve energy, waste, water usage and biodiversity
• Oversee EHS program at the Troy headquarters with onsite team

Skills

EHS policies & standards

Manufacturing experience

International teamwork

ISO 45001/14001/50001

IATF 16949 / ISO 9001

Ergonomics principles

English language

Education

Engineering degree or higher

EHS accredited qualification

Job description

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Develop and recommend local EHS policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance with agreed policies and procedures and initiate remedial actions
• Advise on the actions necessary to achieve compliance with Statutory and Textron EHS Standards
• Initiate EHS performance programs aimed at achieving best practice within the Kautex group and industry
• Ensure that for all employees all HR development requirements and activities are in place and gaps closed
• Define, advise and ensure Kautex EHS standards globally
• Establish and maintain a Site EHS improvement planning process and regularly review Site progress towards improvement goals
• Establish and maintain EHS Audit and training process
• Liase with and represent the Company to statutory/regulatory bodies
• Establish sytems/programs and procedures aimed at achieving LTIR, TRIR and EHS targets
• Advise Site management on EHS issues and queries, recommend actions and if necessary issue instructions to cease unsafe activities
• Share best practices and ensure transfer of knowledge
• Has the responsibility and authority in their area of responsibility for ensuring that the OH&S and environmental (and energy) management system conforms to the requirement of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards
• Ensures that all specific issues regarding quality are implemented and observed in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Reporting on the performance of the OH&S, environmental (and energy) management system, including OH&S, environmental (and energy) performance, to top management.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, government regulations and internal guidelines
• Confirm compliance of CAR requests with EHS requirements
• Define Qualification matrix for the plant EHS professionals and create training program

• Lead the facility loss management and security programs in adherence to FM Global specifications

Support effective SUSY project development to improve efficiency in energy, waste, water usage and biodiversity

Responsible to oversee the EHS program at the Troy headquarters, in conjunction with the onsite team.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Knowledge of Textron and EHS policies, procedures and standards
• Degree in engineering or comparable education
• EHS accredited qualification is required
• Experience in a manufacturing company
• Experience in international teams
• Understand how to break down vision and strategy into concrete actions
• Knowledge of EHS requirements: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
• Knowledge of quality requirements IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Understanding of ergonomics principles
• Knowledge of English is required

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.