HSE & Facility Leader

GENTHERM GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

This role requires a technical EHS background, bilingual English/Spanish, and hands-on leadership to inspect, train, and continuously improve performance in line with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or cert in EHS, safety, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years EHS or workplace safety experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience delivering or facilitating employee training.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigations.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, leaders, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training to promote a safe and compliant workplace.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and hazard analyses; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and drive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Oversee waste, recycling, chemical handling, SDS/HDS, labeling, and environmental programs.
• Maintain and monitor EHS performance metrics, records, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee PPE requirements, emergency preparedness, response plans, and safety equipment.
• Supervise contractors and EHS-related service providers to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Support facility operations, including service provider management and purchase order oversight.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and TISAX requirements and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk-based thinking, and management of change across areas of responsibility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen safety culture, environmental performance, and operational excellence.
• Lead emergency response activities and stop work when significant health, safety, or environmental risks are identified.

Skills

EHS compliance

Hazard identification

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Bilingual English/Spanish

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Leadership accountability

Education

Technical degree or cert in EHS/Safety/Env Science/Engineering

Job description

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At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.

HSE & Facility Leader

Impact and Opportunity

As the HSE & Facility Leader, you will play a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace where employees can do their best work. You’ll have the opportunity to influence safety culture, strengthen facility operations, and proactively identify and address risks across the organization.In this role, you will evaluate work environments, identify potential hazards, and develop programs, procedures, and training designed to prevent injuries, reduce risk, and protect both people and property. You’ll serve as a trusted safety resource for employees and leaders, providing guidance on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while driving continuous improvement in HSE practices.

Beyond compliance, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact by building a culture where safety is embedded in everyday operations. You’ll conduct inspections, investigate and address hazardous conditions, partner with teams to implement corrective actions, and help ensure equipment, machinery, and work practices meet established safety standards

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training to promote a safe and compliant workplace.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and hazard analyses; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and drive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Manage waste, recycling, chemical handling, SDS/HDS, labeling, and environmental programs.
• Maintain and monitor EHS performance metrics, records, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee PPE requirements, emergency preparedness, response plans, and safety equipment.
• Supervise contractors and EHS-related service providers to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Support facility operations, including service provider management and purchase order oversight.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and TISAX requirements and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk-based thinking, and management of change across areas of responsibility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen safety culture, environmental performance, and operational excellence.
• Lead emergency response activities and stop work when significant health, safety, or environmental risks are identified.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree, certification, or equivalent experience in EHS, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3year of EHS or workplace safety experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience delivering or facilitating employee training.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, and EHS compliance.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with employees, leaders, and contractors.
• Schedule flexibility to support facility and emergency response needs.
• Ability to understand and consistently apply Gentherm policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Country/Region: US

Published: Sep 1, 2026

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
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