Senior Manager Division EHS

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division (Reman) seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Divisional Manager to lead proactive EHS strategies for 4,000+ people globally. Based in Irving, TX or Peoria, IL, this role reports to Human Resources and drives culture of relentless EHS excellence.

Responsibilities include developing division EHS processes, leading change, and aligning with corporate procedures to meet regulatory standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or related field.
• Experience in leading EHS strategy, compliance programs, audits and risk reduction initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership in EHS at a division level and execute strategic roadmaps.
• Develop and improve EHS processes, tools and training across the division.
• Lead change and address environmental risks to protect employees.
• Develop and measure strategies supporting Caterpillar’s Sustainable Development initiatives.

Skills

Performance Management

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Managing Change

Strategic Thinking

Environmental Health and Safety

Planning and Organizing

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Career Area: Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding to work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division (Reman) has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Divisional Manager located in Irving, TX at our Corporate Headquarters Office or in our facility located in Peoria, IL. The primary focus of this position is providing strategic leadership and technical support to champion a proactive EHS strategy for 4,000+ people globally. This role will report directly to Human Resources and work with our employees to continue to build a culture that is relentless in its pursuit of EHS Excellence.

What You Will Do

Provides senior leadership in all areas of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at a division level and executes the Enterprise strategic roadmap for these functions including safety culture, compliance, auditing, education, employee development, change management, and other related functions to deliver on objectives for regulatory compliance, conformance to corporate procedures, and strategic initiatives to meet division goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as division EHS process owner to develop and continuously improve EHS processes, tools and training. Engages division leadership to lead change and take appropriate actions to address environmental risks and protect employees from hazards in the workplace. Creates the vision for change. Develops and facilitates collaborative relationships within the division and across functional groups to ensure strategic goals are achieved. Manages, guides and supports the development, implementation, and measurement of strategies that support Caterpillar’s Sustainable Development initiatives at the division level.

What You Will Have

• Performance Management: Knowledge of and ability to apply performance management tools and techniques; ability to ensure that organizational goals are met through performance planning, feedback and evaluation.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Change: Knowledge of change management techniques and the ability to manage successful transitions within an organization.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of strategic thinking and the ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Environmental Health and Safety: Knowledge of environmental health and safety standards, policies and practices; ability to ensure compliance and foster a culture committed to employee safety and environmental responsibility.
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of planning and organizing concepts and best practices; ability to manage multiple priorities and resources to achieve business objectives.
• Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability concepts and ability to integrate sustainable practices into business processes, decisions and long-term goals.

Who This Role Is Great For

A strategic EHS leader who is passionate about building a proactive safety culture and driving environmental responsibility across a global organization. Someone who can influence senior leaders, partner across functions and lead change in a complex, matrixed environment. A collaborative problem solver who uses data, sound judgement and continuous improvement practices to reduce risk and improve EHS outcomes. A people-focused leader who can develop teams, strengthen accountability and help advance Caterpillar Remanufacturing’s sustainability and safety goals.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or a related field OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive progressive leadership experience in Environmental Health and Safety, preferably within manufacturing, remanufacturing, heavy equipment, industrial, or global operations environments.
• Experience leading enterprise or division-level EHS strategy, compliance programs, audits, risk reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, partner across functions and drive alignment in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Advanced degree or professional EHS certification, such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent certification, is preferred.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.

• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: October 2, 2026 - October 12, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.