EHS Manager: Lead Safety Culture & Compliance

Tenneco; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The EHS Manager at Tenneco ensures Environmental, Health & Safety leadership at the site, aligning plant strategic goals to EHS requirements and driving a culture of safety.

You will develop programs, manage certifications (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001), train the workforce, conduct risk assessments, and partner with leadership to sustain business continuity. The role emphasizes measurable improvements, compliance, and a proactive approach to prevent incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; professional certifications preferred (Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Material Manager, or country equivalents).
• 3–5 years in leading an EHS function/program within manufacturing with focus on safety culture & employee training.
• Strategic vision and communication skills for EHS engagement.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within EHS.

Responsibilities

• Drive EHS objectives with the management team and reinforce safety culture.
• Develop delegation of EHS accountability and deploy EHS management processes.
• Contribute to EHS KPIs and engage stakeholders on prevention and compliance.
• Direct development and maintenance of goals in support of corporate EHS initiatives including sustainability.
• Organize risk assessments to identify hazards and set targets based on key risks.
• Coordinate certifications with external authorities to prevent findings and enforcement actions.
• Pursue third-party recognition (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) to benchmark programs.
• Ensure environmental permits and reports are maintained.

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety culture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

The EHS Manager at Tenneco ensures Environmental, Health & Safety leadership at the site, aligning plant strategic goals to EHS requirements and driving a culture of safety.

You will develop programs, manage certifications (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001), train the workforce, conduct risk assessments, and partner with leadership to sustain business continuity. The role emphasizes measurable improvements, compliance, and a proactive approach to prevent incidents.