EHS & Sustainability Leader - Manufacturing

TE Connectivity Ltd.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity's El Cajon site is seeking an experienced EHS&S leader to drive safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives. You will lead programs, audits, and regulatory liaison, ensuring a safe workplace for employees and contractors.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing, strong knowledge of regulations (OSHA, EPA) and TE standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS&S into daily operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in EHS or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing business.
• Defense ITAR or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
• Deep understanding of Environmental regulations, hazardous waste and stormwater monitoring and reporting in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) programs and initiatives for the El Cajon site, providing technical expertise and driving achievement of site objectives.
• Foster a proactive safety and environmental culture through leadership, collaboration, training, communication, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, TE Connectivity standards, permits, licenses, and best practices.
• Develop and continuously improve EHS&S programs, including Safety Management Systems, risk assessments, hazard management, ergonomics, chemical management, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead incident prevention, investigation, corrective actions, and injury management programs in accordance with OSHA and TE requirements.
• Manage site environmental compliance activities, including hazardous materials and waste, air and water permits, sustainability initiatives, energy reduction programs, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure site readiness and compliance.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, procurement, and other functions to integrate EHS&S into daily operations.
• Prepare and communicate EHS&S metrics, reports, and compliance status updates for site leadership and regulators.
• Lead EHS&S audits, inspections, and site visits, serving as liaison with regulatory agencies, customers, and auditors.
• Develop and manage the EHS&S budget and lead site-level projects and improvements.
• Align programs with business unit, segment, and enterprise strategies.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Hazardous Waste

Stormwater Management

Industrial Hygiene

OSHA/Environmental regs

MS Excel

Education

Degree in EHS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TE Connectivity's El Cajon site is seeking an experienced EHS&S leader to drive safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives. You will lead programs, audits, and regulatory liaison, ensuring a safe workplace for employees and contractors.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing, strong knowledge of regulations (OSHA, EPA) and TE standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS&S into daily operations.