Environment, Health and Safety Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the site’s safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives at our Lawton manufacturing site. You will be the site leader for EHS governance and drive strong engagement across functions to achieve regulatory compliance and business objectives.

You will develop and execute EHS programs, deploy ISO 14001 and prepare for ISO 45001 certification, and establish robust metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree or CIH/CSP is valued.
• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and leading proactive EHS programs in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience implementing/managing ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar EHS systems.
• Demonstrated success improving EHS performance, partnering with regulatory agencies, and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, environmental, health, safety and company requirements.
• Lead deployment and continuous improvement of the site EHS management system, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 readiness.
• Develop and execute plant EHS initiatives, governance processes, metrics, and improvement strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to increase workforce engagement, empowerment, and ownership of EHS performance.
• Establish leading and lagging KPIs and drive improvements in EHS results.
• Foster a learning-focused culture through coaching, servant leadership, problem-solving, and human and organizational performance principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Employee engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS/Engineering

Master’s degree / CIH / CSP or equivalent

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager plays a critical role in advancing a safe, sustainable, and compliant manufacturing environment. This leader develops and executes strategic EHS initiatives that support both facility performance and broader business objectives while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company standards. The role partners across functions to strengthen EHS culture, improve associate engagement, and drive continuous improvement. This position also serves as the site leader for EHS management systems and governance processes.

Why This Role Matters

• Drives the development and execution of the site’s EHS strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and Goodyear EHS&S goals.
• Promotes a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Builds trust and transparency with regulatory agencies, community leaders, and external stakeholders while strengthening the company’s EHS reputation.
• Leads initiatives that improve EHS performance, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable manufacturing practices.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, environmental, health, safety, and company requirements.
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the site EHS management system, including ISO 14001 implementation and ISO 45001 certification readiness.
• Develop and execute plant EHS initiatives, governance processes, performance metrics, and improvement strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to increase workforce engagement, empowerment, and ownership of EHS performance.
• Establish leading and lagging key performance indicators and drive measurable improvements in EHS results.
• Foster a learning-focused culture through coaching, servant leadership, problem-solving, and human and organizational performance principles.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certifications are valued.
• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and leading proactive EHS programs within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience implementing, managing, or sustaining ISO 14001, ISO 4501, or comparable EHS management systems.
• Demonstrated success improving EHS performance, partnering with regulatory agencies, and influencing stakeholders through strong communication, business acumen, and leadership skills.