Senior EHS Manager

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 142,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Sr. EHS & S Manager to coordinate environmental, health and safety activities in the Euclid/Automation zone.

You will lead strategy development, drive an effective EHS program, and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance across multiple sites. Responsibilities include advancing EHS culture, audits, incident investigations, change management, and cross-functional collaboration with product, quality, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related safety or engineering field is required.
• 7–12+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing with leadership.
• English proficiency at a high level is required.
• Strong audit, risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, 14001 and 45001 standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the EHS strategy to meet objectives and drive culture of safety.
• Oversee EHS management system, policies, standards, training and data systems.
• Direct EHS audits, regulatory inspections, incident analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide expert EHS guidance to sites within the assigned zone.
• Lead programs for managing change and compliance with new laws/regulations.
• Collaborate with Product Stewardship, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, HR and Sales.
• Mentor country and site managers and develop EHS teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Audit & incident investigation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Euclid - Automation
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Environmental, Health & Safety
Pay Range: $141,872.00 - $160,000.00
Target Bonus: 20.0%
Req ID:30292

Purpose

Within the framework of the company strategy, the Sr. EHS & S Manager coordinates all aspects of environmental, health and safety (EHS) within the assigned business unit in order to successfully meet or exceed the LECO EHS goals and ensure consistent implementation of standard corporate expectations designed to safeguard the health and safety of our employees and the environment.

Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead development of EHS strategy to meet EHS objectives, with an emphasis on culture, EHS incident prevention and risk reduction, EHS regulatory compliance and resource conservation in the assigned zone.
• Drive successful use of the LECO EHS management system, which includes Corporate EHS policies, directives, internal standards, training, metrics and data systems, and any other applicable EHS management system elements or certifications (e.g. ISO).
• Lead an EHS corrective actions program which would include EHS audits, regulatory inspections, incident analysis, and other assessments that identify EHS issues that require corrective actions.
• Support and provide expert EHS guidance to the industrial and commercial sites in the assigned zone.
• Lead an EHS programs for managing change, which includes new methodology (e.g. HOP - Human Organizational Performance), processes, equipment, materials and people, and/or new laws and regulations.
• Actively works with other functional leaders for integration of EHS into Product Stewardship, Process and Product Design, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales.
• Lead by example to develop an EHS culture of excellence for safety and environmental management through effective communication. Mentoring the Country and site Managers as well the local EHS teams.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s Strategy.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 7 to 12+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment, with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership role.
• Languages - English at upper intermediate level.
• Strong audit, risk assessment and incident investigation skills and experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and a logical data-driven and creative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, verbal and written at all levels.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9000, 14001 and 45001 standards .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• An additional foreign language is appreciated (French, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, etc.)
• Experience with collaborative robots (Cobots)
• Team Player with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve EHS issues.
• Develops Teams – Creates an environment that inspires and supports personal progression, thereby, increasing the EHS knowledge and leadership competencies of mangers and EHS staff.
• Maintains a Customer Focus - Demonstrates exceptional service to both internal and external customers, giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.
• Takes Ownership - Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.
• Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity – Acts with integrity and takes actions that are well-reasoned and in the best interest of the business and its employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.

The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.

Export Control Disclaimer

This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals as whose access to export‑controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Attention: Third-Party Recruiters

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a signed vendor agreement become the property of Lincoln Electric. No fees will be paid unless recruiting efforts are coordinated through the Recruiting Department.

Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable qualifications, as determined by the Company, as well as adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer’s sole discretion.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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