Manager, EHS

Danfoss GmbH; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work enviro n

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH is seeking an EHS Manager to lead our environmental, health, safety, and facilities program at our U.S. manufacturing site. You will drive compliance with Danfoss standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a strong safety culture.

You will partner with site leadership to set EHS strategies, manage ISO certifications, oversee facility maintenance, and engage employees in a world-class safety program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in EHS
• Experience with regulatory compliance programs in manufacturing environments
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Develop and monitor EHS goals, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA and other regulations and manage reporting.
• Oversee ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses, with corrective actions.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Safety training

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management

Job description

Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Manager, EHS

The Impact You'll Make

Are you passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace? Danfoss is seeking an EHS Manager to provide environmental, health, safety, and facilities leadership at our manufacturing site.

This position is responsible for driving site-wide compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and Danfoss global EHS standards while fostering a strong safety culture. The EHS Manager will partner with site leadership to establish EHS strategies, achieve business objectives, maintain ISO certifications, oversee facility maintenance activities, and engage employees in creating a world-class safety and environmental program.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the site's environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS goals, objectives, key performance indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives that support a zero-incident safety culture.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify critical environmental and safety risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate hazards and improve site performance.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements, and ensure accurate regulatory reporting and recordkeeping.
• Manage and maintain Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, audits, and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, workers' compensation reporting, corrective actions, and near-miss reporting to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs, maintain training matrices, and ensure employees receive required safety and compliance training.
• Collaborate with site leadership, employees, vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies to drive EHS engagement, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Oversee facility maintenance activities, site security programs, and ensure critical EHS operational controls are effectively managed and maintained.
• Support crisis management activities and serve as a key point of contact during environmental, health, safety, or facility-related events.

What We’ll Looking For

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or a combination of these functions.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance programs, risk assessments, and safety initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Experience managing regulatory audits, certifications, and corrective action programs.

Job Criteria

• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and training skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the interpretation of EHS performance metrics and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and gain commitment from employees, leadership teams, regulatory agencies, customers, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and database management tools.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and respectful attitude while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds, and performing facility and safety inspections.

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

Our Commitment to Transparency

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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