Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager

RESRG Automotive; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Cullman, Alabama is seeking an EHS Manager to lead our Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at the site. You will act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, champion a proactive safety culture, and guide continuous improvement across EHS programs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical, environmental, or science field and 4–7+ years in EHS management, with strong communication and influencing skills to drive change and ensure compliance with air,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, environmental, or science discipline.
• 4–7+ years of relevant professional experience in EHS management.
• Broad expertise in EHS theory, principles, and practices.
• Proven experience managing site air, water, and waste compliance.
• Proven experience leading project teams and driving change.
• Strong communication skills to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the local EHS team to achieve site EHS goals.
• Champion a culture of care, safety vision, and organizational mindsets.
• Develop, maintain, and leverage EHS reports and metrics.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and optimize the local EHS system.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, laws, and permits.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training programs to educate employees on best practices.

Skills

EHS management

Change leadership

Stakeholder comms

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical, Environmental, or Science discipline

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as an EHS Manager in our Cullman, Alabama facility!

The EHS Manager is a dynamic leader responsible for driving high standards of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance at the site. As a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager leads by example, inspiring and empowering the EHS team and all site personnel to embrace a proactive safety culture. This role is pivotal in championing continuous improvement, implementing effective change management strategies, and ensuring that EHS initiatives align with organizational goals. The EHS Manager is accountable for delivering measurable results, fostering open communication, and influencing positive change across the organization, even in the face of resistance or conflicting interests. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to excellence, the EHS Manager ensures the site not only meets but exceeds EHS expectations, creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace.

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Lead and inspire the local EHS team, ensuring they possess the knowledge, skills, and motivation to achieve site EHS goals.
• Champion a culture of care, safety vision, and organizational mindsets, ensuring alignment across all levels of site management and staff.
• Influence and drive positive change through persuasion and collaboration, even without direct authority.
• Develop, maintain, and leverage EHS reports and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure proper risk management.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and optimize the local operational EHS management system.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all binding EHS standards, environmental laws/regulations/site permits. Coordinate internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Complete or ensure accurate completion of environmental reportsand permitting.
• Support and ensure preventive EHS processes, including Job Hazard Analysis, incident investigations, and inspections.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs to educate employees on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Operations owns EHS risk management and reduction in their areas of responsibility
• Ensure site readiness for emergency situations (e.g., serious injury, fire, chemical release, weather emergencies).
• Serve as the local contact for internal and external stakeholders on all EHS topics.
• Liaise with external agencies, authorities, and stakeholders regarding EHS matters.
• Ensure transparent communication and knowledge sharing following incidents, in accordance with company expectations.
• Facilitate learning from events at sister plants, ensuring key details are communicated and controls are implemented for similar risks.
• Drive modifications and improvements in existing methods to enhance quality and value in daily operations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Technical, Environmental, or Science discipline and 4-7+ years of relevant professional experience in EHS management.
• Broad expertise in EHS theory, principles, and advanced technical/operational practices.
• Proven experience managing site air, water, and waste compliance.
• Proven experience in leading project teams and driving change.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, multidimensional problems and influence outcomes through effective communication.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.