EHS Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to advance a safe, sustainable manufacturing environment. This leader will develop and execute strategic EHS initiatives aligned with facility and business goals, while ensuring regulatory compliance and Goodyear standards.

The role partners across functions to strengthen EHS culture, improve associate engagement, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree or equivalent certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, environmental, health, safety, and company requirements.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the site EHS management system (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 readiness).
• Develop and execute plant EHS initiatives, governance processes, performance metrics, and improvement strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to increase workforce engagement and ownership of EHS performance.
• Establish leading and lagging KPIs and drive measurable improvements in EHS results.
• Foster a learning-focused culture through coaching and problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree or equivalent certifications (CIH, CSP)

Job description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager plays a critical role in advancing a safe, sustainable, and compliant manufacturing environment. This leader develops and executes strategic EHS initiatives that support both facility performance and broader business objectives while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company standards. The role partners across functions to strengthen EHS culture, improve associate engagement, and drive continuous improvement. This position also serves as the site leader for EHS management systems and governance processes.

Why This Role Matters

• Drives the development and execution of the site’s EHS strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and Goodyear EHS&S goals.
• Promotes a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Builds trust and transparency with regulatory agencies, community leaders, and external stakeholders while strengthening the company’s EHS reputation.
• Leads initiatives that improve EHS performance, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable manufacturing practices.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, environmental, health, safety, and company requirements.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the site EHS management system, including ISO 14001 implementation and ISO 45001 certification readiness.
• Develop and execute plant EHS initiatives, governance processes, performance metrics, and improvement strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to increase workforce engagement, empowerment, and ownership of EHS performance.
• Establish leading and lagging key performance indicators and drive measurable improvements in EHS results.
• Foster a learning-focused culture through coaching, servant leadership, problem-solving, and human and organizational performance principles.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certifications are valued.
• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and leading proactive EHS programs within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience implementing, managing, or sustaining ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or comparable EHS management systems.
• Demonstrated success improving EHS performance, partnering with regulatory agencies, and influencing stakeholders through strong communication, business acumen, and leadership skills.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.