Manager, Safety (IL) (1375)

Hyundai Translead; Joliet, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K

FSAs

Grocery Allowance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Hyundai Translead seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to establish and lead a robust EHS program across a manufacturing facility's lifecycle, from construction to steady-state operations. You will ensure compliance with U.S.

environmental and safety regulations, integrate EHS into daily operations, and partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience, including project or program leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall EHS organization and governance framework for manufacturing operations.
• Establish, implement, and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems applicable to construction, start-up, and ongoing operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and environmental permitting authorities.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
• Lead prevention, investigation, and corrective actions related to safety and environmental incidents.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk.
• Develop and sustain EHS training, communication, and engagement programs that promote a strong safety culture.
• Implement and manage site-level EHS programs across manufacturing operations.
• Lead compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, and state environmental requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Coordinate EHS training programs for employees and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

EHS management

Hazard recognition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

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We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen.

Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.

In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

This position is for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet willinitially beemployedbyHyundai Translead's corporate officeand will beremote from the State of Illinoisto support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning tofull time, onsiteonce the facility is operational.

Pay Range:$85,170 - $102,170

Exciting benefits await at our company:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
• 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
• Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
• Pet Insurance for your furry companions

Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining an effective EHS program that supports safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations across the full lifecycle of a manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and operational EHS leadership during facility development, start-up, and steady-state manufacturing operations.

The position ensures compliance with U.S. environmental and safety regulations, embeds EHS into daily operations, and partners with leadership to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture.

Essential Functions

• Lead the overall EHS organization and governance framework for manufacturing operations.
• Establish, implement, and govern EHS policies, procedures, and management systems applicable to construction, start-up, and ongoing operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and environmental permitting authorities.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety management framework integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
• Lead prevention, investigation, and corrective actions related to safety and environmental incidents.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and logistics to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risk.
• Develop and sustain EHS training, communication, and engagement programs that promote a strong safety culture.
• Implement and manage site-level EHS programs across manufacturing operations.
• Lead compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, and state environmental requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Coordinate EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions (Continued)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience, including project or program leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar regulated environments.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

Language Requirement

• None

Travel Requirements

• UP to 10%

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Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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