ESHA NA Manager, Environmental

SGL Carbon SE; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in materials manufacturing is seeking an experienced EHSA Manager for their North America region. This role involves managing safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and mentoring EHSA staff across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years in EHSA roles, strong organizational skills, and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include overseeing incident management, creating operating plans and budgets, and assessing regulatory trends to maintain safety standards. The position is based in Charlotte, NC, with the potential for some travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years EHSA experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a corporate or multi-site organization.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to environmental and safety in industrial manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHSA Incident Management process for employee, process, and environmental safety.
• Support site management in developing EHSA operating plans and budgets.
• Monitor regulatory trends and establish compliance programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong prioritization

Customer service

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Manage EHSA function for the North America Region, analyze key metrics and regulatory trends to identify risks and develop and implement initiatives and activities to maintain acceptable risk levels. Mentor and develop NA sites’ EHSA staff and facilitate communications between sites regarding common practices and issue/problem resolution. Evaluate service providers, systems and technologies and make recommendations for application at sites. Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies for significant regulatory issues to monitor and protect SGL interests.

Responsibilities

• Manage NA EHSA Incident Management process respectively employee safety, process safety and environmental safety
• Support site management for development of EHSA operating plans and budgets.
• Monitor regulatory trends and work with sites to establish compliance programs.
• Analyze key metrics to identify risks and establish Corporate EHSA programs to maintain acceptable risk levels.
• Manage and maintain regular check and control measures (audits) to ensure compliance conformity and top safety performance
• Evaluate EHSA systems and technologies and make recommendations.
• Coach and mentor site EHSA staff and participate in performance metrics and evaluation assessments.
• Facilitate NA EHSA meetings and communications to share corporate programs, common problems, and best practices.
• Support Global EHSA activities and participate in project teams to ensure EHSA issues are effectively addressed for new or modified manufacturing operations.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for SGL NA product
• Manage the on time and on quality ESG / CSR data generation, collection and distribution process
• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring programs for SGL NA sites.
• Responsible for $400k annual operating budget.

Your Profile

• Minimum 15 years EHSA experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within corporate or multi-site organization
• Must be extremely organized, strong ability to prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Sciences or Engineering required
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to environmental and safety in industrial manufacturing settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of organization.
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Strong ability to define, document, test process improvements including implementation of tools and technology.

Our Promise

Your skills and experience make a difference with us. You have the opportunity to help shape the future, live our values, and advance your career step by step—whether as an expert, a manager, or in project management. Make a difference. Come and join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodation Notice

SGL Carbon, LLC is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. As part of this commitment SGL Carbon, LLC will provide accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 704-593-5250.

Become part of a team that makes a difference.

As one of the world's leading companies in developing and manufacturing specialty graphite, carbon fibers, and composite materials, we create innovative solutions for today's major challenges: mobility, energy, and digitalization.

With around 3,800 employees across 29 sites worldwide, we are dedicated to shaping the future through our products and technologies. Our work not only advances industry but also benefits society and reduces environmental impact.

Publication Date: Feb 23, 2026

Location:

• Charlotte, NC, US, 28262
• Morganton, NC, US, 28655
• Strongsville, OH, US, 44149