Remote EHS Manager - Manufacturing Start-Up

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

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.