Senior EHS Leader - Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas state tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas is seeking an EHS Engineer-Group Lead to guide and mentor a team of EHS engineers across aircraft manufacturing operations. You will drive safety and environmental program implementation, lead investigations, and develop kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, at least 5 years of experience, and proven leadership abilities. Travel may be required and a collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and schedules team activities and assignments.
• Coordinates teams’ activities with other groups/departments.
• Oversee assignments involving implementation of safety and environmental policies per EPA/OSHA rules.
• Assist/execute EH&S policy implementations and provide timely support to Textron Aviation entities.
• Improve team effectiveness through coaching, development and performance assessment.
• Research and stay current on new environmental/safety processes.
• Prepare activity/status reports and perform special assignments.
• Develop and execute safety kaizens, gemba walks and improvement processes.
• Develop and execute Textron Aviation Safety Management System.
• Assist with incident investigations and provide preventative recommendations.
• Lead ergonomic reviews and investigations when needed.
• Provide safety training and develop training materials.
• Support training manuals and procure equipment/training aids.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

EHS Engineering

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Administration

Other related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Textron Aviation in Kansas is seeking an EHS Engineer-Group Lead to guide and mentor a team of EHS engineers across aircraft manufacturing operations. You will drive safety and environmental program implementation, lead investigations, and develop kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, at least 5 years of experience, and proven leadership abilities. Travel may be required and a collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.