EHS Manager

Woodward Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional development

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS leader to develop and implement environment, health, and safety policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards across the organization.

You will lead the EHS team, oversee risk assessments, audits, training, and coordination of safety initiatives, with a focus on reducing incidents and strengthening overall operations. This role offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, stock contributions,

Qualifications

• EHS policy development and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience leading safety and environmental teams.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environment, health, and safety policies.
• Lead the EHS team and manage performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate hazards.
• Perform audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate EHS training programs.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Incident Investigation

Training Development

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: $105,000(minimum) - $137,000(midpoint) - $168,000(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities

• EHS Policy Development: Create and implement environment, health, and safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance and organizational standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage and oversee the EHS team, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to achieve departmental objectives.
• Risk Management: Conduct and oversee EHS risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and develop strategies to mitigate safety and environmental risks.
• Compliance Monitoring: Perform regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to EHS regulations, internal policies, and industry’s best practices.
• Training Coordination: Develop and deliver comprehensive EHS training programs to enhance employee awareness, compliance, and safety practices.

Key Skills

• Regulatory Compliance: Proficient in ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety laws and standards.
• Risk Assessment: Skilled in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential EHS hazards within the organization.
• Team Leadership: Capable of leading and managing EHS teams to achieve operational objectives effectively.
• Strategic Planning: Experienced in developing and implementing short term and long term EHS strategies aligned with business goals.
• Performance Management: Adept at conducting performance appraisals, providing feedback, and managing team performance to meet EHS targets.
• Incident Investigation: Competent in conducting thorough investigations of EHS incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Training Development: Expertise in designing and delivering EHS training programs to enhance employee awareness and compliance.
• Operational Planning: Skilled in adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in analyzing EHS data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and inform decision-making.
• Effective Communication: Excellent ability to convey EHS policies, procedures, and initiatives clearly to all organizational levels.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.