EHS, Sustainability & Facilities Lead (Onsite)

JRAutomation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks an EHS&S and Facilities Specialist to lead regional safety, sustainability and facilities initiatives onsite in Greenville/Liberty, SC. You will drive safety programs, audits, and energy projects while collaborating with global teams to meet corporate standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in EHS or related field and at least three years of experience in environmental health, facilities management, safety, and space management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related field required.
• A minimum of three years' experience in environmental health, facilities management, safety, security, maintenance, and space management required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S is preferred.
• CFM, CSP, or experience in corporate sustainability preferred.
• Advanced PC and organizational skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional efforts to foster a proactive and positive safety culture across manufacturing and office environments.
• Independently manage EHS, Sustainability, and Facilities initiatives while collaborating closely with regional and the Global EHS, Sustainability and Facility team.
• Implement and continuously improve safety programs that align with corporate standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety compliance.
• Drive employee engagement through impactful safety training and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify and mitigate hazards and build a positive safety culture.
• Champion the journey to carbon neutrality by 2030, identifying and executing energy efficiency and emissions reduction projects.
• Spearhead initiatives to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030, including waste diversion, recycling, and circularity programs.
• Oversee all preventative and reactive maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations.
• Ensure facilities are maintained to world-class standards, creating a safe, clean, and inspiring workplace for all employees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term planning.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for EHS, sustainability, and facilities to drive accountability and transparency.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, ensuring readiness across all regional sites.
• Partner with vendors and contractors to uphold safety and sustainability standards during facility projects and services.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.
• Act as a change agent, influencing behaviors and decisions that align with corporate sustainability goals.
• Leverage Microsoft tools to streamline reporting, communication, analysis, and project management across teams.
• Provide strategic input to the global team on regional challenges, successes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Represent the company's values and commitment to environmental stewardship and employee well-being in all interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks an EHS&S and Facilities Specialist to lead regional safety, sustainability and facilities initiatives onsite in Greenville/Liberty, SC. You will drive safety programs, audits, and energy projects while collaborating with global teams to meet corporate standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in EHS or related field and at least three years of experience in environmental health, facilities management, safety, and space management.