EHS Manager

Eaton Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to join their Richmond, VA facility. This role focuses on establishing a zero-incident culture, compliance management, and employee training while supporting approximately 400 employees.

Key responsibilities include leading EHS initiatives, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and managing environmental practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Competitive salary ranges between $113,000 and $165,000, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a safety, environmental, or health role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in environmental, health and safety program management or EHS training.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Champion and lead zero-incident EHS culture across assigned locations.
• Provide EHS support for manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead audits and manage compliance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to join our team. This position is based at our Richmond, VA facility. Relocation assistance available within the US.

The EHS Manager will provide environmental, health, safety and security support to the Eaton manufacturing facilities in Richmond, VA, supporting approximately 400 employees in total.

Expected annual salary: $113,000 - $165,000 a year. This range is a general guideline and may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

What you’ll do:

• Champion and lead zero‑incident EHS culture throughout the assigned locations by developing, maintaining, and communicating EHS targets, proactive safety management, and leading strategic EHS initiatives and projects.
• Lead and guide elements of the implementation of MESH (Management System of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health) via team leadership, program management, and coaching to drive improvements.
• Enable data‑driven safety decision making, data management and analysis through available tools such as MESH PRISM and Benchmark to improve incidents, injuries and illnesses, environmental impact, risk assessments, and other EHS‑related actions.
• Foster employee and leader engagement through safety teams, training programs, project management, communications, and other employee‑facing activities.
• Provide clarity and closure for all open EHS incidents (injuries, incidents, spills, property damage & near misses, etc.) through diligent investigations, leadership reporting, system tracking/entry, appropriate remediation and closure actions.
• Act as the site point of contact for federal, state, and local inspections pertaining to EHS, and ensure compliance with permits and other safety and environmental concerns.
• Ensure effective internal and external compliance management via audits, compliance activities, permitting, documentation, and other regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for developing EHS competency through direct report(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in safety, environmental, or health role within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental studies, manufacturing engineering, management/business, or a related technical field.
• Experience in environmental, health and safety program management and/or employee EHS training, with preference for manufacturing experience.
• Experience in electrical safety or supporting employees working in a live electrical environment.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent.
• First aid / CPR / AED certifications.

We will not consider candidates who:

• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Keys to role success:

• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, planning and organizational skill.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus.
• Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior‑level executive team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comprehension of industry, state, and country EHS requirements.
• Ad adept at utilization of company‑wide system for reporting EHS data and information.
• Ability to integrate EHS with other functions.
• Ability to act as an agent of change and effectively enable and drive change.
• Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion, tailored to the audience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered, consistent with relevant local laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. Benefit details are location‑dependent and may be subject to eligibility factors.