Global Division Environmental Health & Safety Manager - EPM Division

Parker; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Global Division Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the EHS strategy across its diverse global operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, along with developing and implementing EHS programs across manufacturing sites worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of EHS experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for sustainability and safety. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, and experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial and/or EHS experience, including leadership responsibility in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs in complex industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global environmental, health, and safety strategy across all manufacturing locations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive programs focused on sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in complex environments

Strategic planning

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Global Division Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for EHS performance across the EPM Division’s global footprint, supporting 11 manufacturing sites in 9 countries. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining division-wide EHS programs in a chemical manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, chemical process safety, management systems, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. The Global Division EHS Manager ensures that EHS programs are aligned with business priorities, regulatory obligations, and corporate standards while enabling safe, compliant, and efficient operations across a complex international manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division’s global environmental, health, and safety strategy across all manufacturing locations.
• Partner with business and site leaders to build and sustain a strong EHS culture aligned with Parker values and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and process safety regulations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Direct and enhance process safety management programs for a global chemical manufacturing operation.
• Oversee and improve ISO 14001-related environmental management systems and related division standards.
• Establish, implement, and monitor EHS policies, procedures, metrics, and best practices across the division.
• Lead division-wide efforts related to:
  • Risk assessment and hazard identification
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • Management of change
  • Contractor EHS management
  • Training and competency development
• Drive programs focused on sustainability, resource conservation, and environmental performance improvement.
• Support sites in maintaining readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Analyze EHS trends and performance data to identify priorities and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, HR, and other business partners to integrate EHS into business processes and decision-making.
• Coach and influence leaders at all levels to strengthen accountability and execution of EHS strategies.

Qualifications

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence change in complex, multicultural environments across multiple countries.
• Strong capability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret EHS requirements and translate them into clear, practical business guidance for leaders and employees.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly learn and understand operational needs.
• Proven skills in standardization, continuous improvement, and program management.
• Passion for EHS and the ability to turn that commitment into practical, results-driven action.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience addressing complex operational challenges.
• Self-directed and able to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Work Experience

Required

• 10+ years of industrial and/or EHS experience, including leadership responsibility in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs in complex industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and management systems.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing environments and familiarity with associated operational risks.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and drive results across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear business language.

Preferred

• Experience in the environmentally hazardous waste management industry.
• Experience in process safety management programs.
• International Management Experience.

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.

Preferred

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene or other related fields.
• Master’s degree in safety sciences, Engineering, Chemistry.

Certifications

Preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist or other professional safety certification.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affthe affirmative action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.