Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager

Hyster-Yale Group; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision and life保险

Profit sharing

401(k)

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Berea, KY seeks an experienced Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead site strategy and daily EHS activities.

You will foster a strong safety culture, ensure OSHA/EPA/compliance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to raise safety and environmental performance. The role requires 8+ years in EHS with leadership experience, knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; CSP/CIH/PE/CHMM are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, or related discipline required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership or management.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, PE, or CHMM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety strategy and day-to-day EHS activities.
• Oversee EHS management systems, programs, policies, and procedures for compliance.
• Conduct EHS audits, risk assessments, incidents investigations, and corrective actions.
• Partner with employees and teams to identify hazards and improve safety and environmental performance.
• Maintain environmental and safety records, reporting, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Lead site emergency preparedness and liaison with regulators and insurers.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHS processes, technology, and practices.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

EHS audits

Data-driven improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager

Job Category

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description

What starts with YOU, moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talentedEnvironmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Managerbased at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.

What you will do:

• Lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety strategy and day-to-day EHS activities, fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

• Oversee EHS management systems, programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state and federal requirements, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

• Conduct and oversee EHS audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions; use EHS data and performance metrics to identify trends, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

• Partner with employees, leaders, Facilities, Maintenance, Security, and other teams to identify hazards, address unsafe conditions and behaviors, and implement practical solutions that improve safety and environmental performance.

• Maintain required environmental and safety records and reporting, and oversee workers’ compensation case management in partnership with Human Resources and third-party claims administrators.

• Lead site emergency preparedness and response activities, coordinate with external insurance and regulatory partners as needed, and stay current on evolving EHS regulations and industry best practices.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve EHS processes, technology, and practices while strengthening operational effectiveness and reducing unnecessary costs.

Who you are:

• A visible and influential leader who builds trust, engages employees at all levels, and creates shared ownership for environmental, health, and safety.

• A proactive problem solver who recognizes risk, asks thoughtful questions, and moves quickly from identifying an issue to implementing a practical solution.

• A collaborative partner who can work effectively across operations, maintenance, facilities, Human Resources, and leadership while balancing regulatory requirements with business needs.

• A clear and confident communicator who can translate complex EHS requirements into practical guidance and influence others to take action.

• A continuous-improvement thinker who uses data, observations, and lessons learned to strengthen programs and prevent incidents before they occur.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related discipline required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience, including previous leadership or management experience.

• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred.

Skills, Experience, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs such as RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, NPDES, Clean Air Act requirements, Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plans, stormwater pollution prevention and spill prevention programs, and DOT requirements.

• Hands‑on experience implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

• Experience conducting EHS audits, regulatory compliance assessments, workplace risk assessments, incident and root‑cause investigations, and corrective action management.

• Experience developing and evaluating EHS metrics and using data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and prioritize risk‑reduction activities.

• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation case management, OSHA recordkeeping, environmental reporting, and regulatory documentation.

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to lead multiple EHS initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional resources, and drive projects through completion.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS data, reporting, or management systems.

Who we are:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.

What we offer:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Primary Location

HY US Berea, KY

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Zip Code

40403

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled