Global EHS Manager: Safety Leadership & Compliance

Velocity Resource Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Wellness programs

Job summary

EQI is seeking a Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and execution of the company-wide EHS strategy across the United States, Canada, China, India, and Northern Ireland. The role champions safety excellence, partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce risk and standardize practices across a geographically diverse organization.

The position translates corporate EHS expectations into site-level action, driving measurable risk reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive EHS experience across multiple sites or regions.
• Proven success implementing EHS management systems and cultural transformation.
• Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations and standards.
• Experience with audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ~30–45%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global EHS strategy aligned with EQI’s business objectives.
• Provide leadership to the EHS Council and site-level stakeholders.
• Visit manufacturing facilities, warehouses, supplier locations, and offices to assess EHS risks, verify program implementation, and support site teams.
• Establish standardized global policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Lead company-wide initiatives designed to achieve an injury-free workplace.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across global operations and supply-chain partners.
• Develop and oversee global EHS training programs to ensure workforce competency and regulatory compliance.
• Lead global incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective-action tracking, and lessons-learned communications.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

EHS software

Data analytics

Dashboards

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

EQI is seeking a Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and execution of the company-wide EHS strategy across the United States, Canada, China, India, and Northern Ireland. The role champions safety excellence, partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce risk and standardize practices across a geographically diverse organization.

The position translates corporate EHS expectations into site-level action, driving measurable risk reduction