EHS Manager

Tenneco Inc.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking an EHS Manager in Van Wert, Ohio, to lead Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives. The successful candidate will drive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risk assessments within the plant.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of EHS experience, with strong skills in communication and strategic planning. The role offers a chance to enhance EHS programs and engage a diverse workforce in safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience leading an EHS function in manufacturing.
• Strategic vision and effective communication related to EHS.

Responsibilities

• Drive EHS objectives and reinforce safety culture.
• Facilitate EHS improvements involving all departments.
• Contribute to EHS KPIs and engage stakeholders.

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety culture development

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Professional certifications (Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist)

Tools

EHS data management systems (Enablon)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The EHS Manager ensures Environmental, Health & Safety leadership at the site, aligning plant strategic goals to EHS requirements. This role leads improvement objectives consistent with enterprise-wide standards. Your purpose is to anticipate risks, influence a culture of safety, and enable business continuity – making EHS a business advantage, not a checklist. You will leverage your technical, legal & operational knowledge in EHS to effectively communicate with & educate the workforce on best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility to drive EHS objectives together with the management team, reinforcing the safety culture.
• Facilitate EHS improvements involving all site functional departments, by developing delegation of EHS accountability and developing their EHS skill to deploy EHS management processes.
• As a member of the plant management team you are contributing to EHS KPIs for the plant, engaging all stakeholders on prevention and compliance.
• Directs development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and division EHS strategic initiatives including Tenneco EHS sustainability efforts.
• Supports and facilitates risk assessment at the location to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects. Works with leadership team to create targets and objectives based on key EHS risks.
• Organize certifications and interfaces with external authorities to prevent adverse findings and enforcement actions.
• Pursues third party recognition when required (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 registration) for programs that establish the site and Tenneco's EHS program as world class.
• Ensure environmental permits, submission of required reports and maintenance of data are properly managed for the site.
• Facilitate and support the investigation of EHS Events (includes near misses, releases and losses) to determine root causes and prepare/direct corrective and preventive actions plans.
• Uses established EHS data processes, such as Enablon, to manage data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items and other pertinent information.
• Create EHS training matrices to ensure that all training is defined and tracked to completion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Professional certifications are preferred (Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Material Manager, or relevant country equivalents).
• Min 3‑5 years of experience in leading an EHS function/program within a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety culture & employee training.
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to EHS engagement.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within EH&S.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.