Manager EHS

Yanfeng; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an EHS professional to join our team in Michigan. You will monitor EHS performance, identify risks, conduct audits, and manage on-site inspections to ensure safe working conditions.

The role requires 3–5 years in EHS, with automotive industry experience, travel willingness, and strong knowledge of OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001. You will lead EHS initiatives, train staff, and support regulatory compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 minimum years of experience in EHS.
• Experience in automotive industry is required.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites.
• Experience with OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and related regulations.
• Knowledge of audit and incident investigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EHS performance and identify risks.
• Lead EHS audits and on-site inspections.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Develop and drive EHS trainings and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OHSAS.
• Maintain relationships with community and EHS groups.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Industrial safety

OSH standards

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Monitor EHS performance, identify risks, areas of improvement, conduct and manage EHS audits and on-site inspections to identify EHS workplace hazards.
• Manage investigation of EHS incidents, prepare reports and recommendations, implement waste management programs, develop and drive EHS trainings , manage relationships with community of EHS stakeholders.
• Research, evaluate and recommend changes to improve EHS performance.
• Provide expertise and advice on EHS issues to area managers and plant managers.
• Eliminate the risk of occupational injury and illness, and environmental non-compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of EHS professionals.
• Implementation of EHS systems according to norms ISO 14001, ISO 45001and OHSAS.
• Maintain relationships with the community, EHS groups, or other stakeholders impacted by the EHS performance of the organization.
  • Coordinate compliance audits, inspections, including insurance inspections.
  • Ensure all new equipment meets all legal and YF requirements.
  • Manage the plant’s occupational health provider.
  • Set the standard and cultivate the EHS culture in the plant.

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: EHS or related field.

*Equivalent work experience or professional certifications obtained by applicants (e.g. CSP, CIH, CHMM, Registered Nurse, etc.) may also be considered for certain positions

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience in EHS.
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Experience of a minimum of two years in managing regulatory compliance in OSHA, worker’s compensation, manufacturing health and safety training, environmental and ergonomics.
• ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 requirements including internal and external customers such as OE and NGO requirements; training and record keeping requirements, ISO documentation requirements and formats.