Site EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Change

RESRG Automotive; Cullman (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Cullman, Alabama seeks an EHS Manager to lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety strategy. You will partner with the Plant Manager to elevate practices and culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with all EHS standards to deliver measurable results.

The right candidate will coach the EHS team, foster proactive risk reduction, and coordinate with stakeholders to create a safe, compliant, and high‑performing workplace across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Environmental, or Science discipline.
• 4–7 years of relevant professional experience in EHS management.
• Broad expertise in EHS theory, principles, and advanced technical/operational practices.
• Proven experience managing site air, water, and waste compliance.
• Proven experience in leading project teams and driving change.
• Strong English language skills (minimum B2 level).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, multidimensional problems and influence outcomes through effective communication.
• Strategic and tactical thinking, with the ability to set and achieve short- to mid-term operational goals.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, especially in environments with conflicting interests.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in EHS practices.
• Ability to work effectively with national and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the local EHS team, ensuring they possess the knowledge, skills, and motivation to achieve site EHS goals.
• Champion a culture of care, safety vision, and organizational mindsets, ensuring alignment across all levels of site management and staff.
• Influence and drive positive change through persuasion and collaboration, even without direct authority.
• Develop, maintain, and leverage EHS reports and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure proper risk management.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and optimize the local operational EHS management system.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all binding EHS standards, environmental laws/regulations/site permits. Coordinate internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Complete or ensure accurate completion of environmental reports and permitting.
• Support and ensure preventive EHS processes, including Job Hazard Analysis, incident investigations, and inspections.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs to educate employees on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Operations owns EHS risk management and reduction in their areas of responsibility
• Ensure site readiness for emergency situations (e.g., serious injury, fire, chemical release, weather emergencies).

Skills

EHS management

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team development

English proficiency (B2)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Environmental, or Science discipline

Job description

RESRG Automotive in Cullman, Alabama seeks an EHS Manager to lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety strategy. You will partner with the Plant Manager to elevate practices and culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with all EHS standards to deliver measurable results.

The right candidate will coach the EHS team, foster proactive risk reduction, and coordinate with stakeholders to create a safe, compliant, and high‑performing workplace across the site.