Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager

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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.

What you will do:

• Lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety strategy and day-to-day EHS activities, fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

• Oversee EHS management systems, programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state and federal requirements, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

• Conduct and oversee EHS audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions; use EHS data and performance metrics to identify trends, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

• Partner with employees, leaders, Facilities, Maintenance, Security, and other teams to identify hazards, address unsafe conditions and behaviors, and implement practical solutions that improve safety and environmental performance.

• Maintain required environmental and safety records and reporting, and oversee workers’ compensation case management in partnership with Human Resources and third-party claims administrators.

• Lead site emergency preparedness and response activities, coordinate with external insurance and regulatory partners as needed, and stay current on evolving EHS regulations and industry best practices.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve EHS processes, technology, and practices while strengthening operational effectiveness and reducing unnecessary costs.

Who you are:

• A visible and influential leader who builds trust, engages employees at all levels, and creates shared ownership for environmental, health, and safety.

• A proactive problem solver who recognizes risk, asks thoughtful questions, and moves quickly from identifying an issue to implementing a practical solution.

• A collaborative partner who can work effectively across operations, maintenance, facilities, Human Resources, and leadership while balancing regulatory requirements with business needs.

• A clear and confident communicator who can translate complex EHS requirements into practical guidance and influence others to take action.

• A continuous-improvement thinker who uses data, observations, and lessons learned to strengthen programs and prevent incidents before they occur.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related discipline required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience, including previous leadership or management experience.

• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred.

Skills, Experience, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs such as RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, NPDES, Clean Air Act requirements, Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plans, stormwater pollution prevention and spill prevention programs, and DOT requirements.

• Hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

• Experience conducting EHS audits, regulatory compliance assessments, workplace risk assessments, incident and root-cause investigations, and corrective action management.

• Experience developing and evaluating EHS metrics and using data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and prioritize risk-reduction activities.

• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation case management, OSHA recordkeeping, environmental reporting, and regulatory documentation.

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to lead multiple EHS initiatives, coordinate cross-functional resources, and drive projects through completion.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS data, reporting, or management systems.

Who we are:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com. 

What we offer:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

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Relocation Assistance Available

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

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