Assistant Manager EHS

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T ake responsibility to drive EHS objectives together with the management team, reinforcing the safety culture.

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Facilitate EHS improvements involving all site functional departments, by developing delegation of EHS accountability and developing their EHS skill to deploy EHS management processes.

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As a member of the plant management team you are contributing to EHS KPIs for the plant, engaging all stakeholders on prevention and compliance.

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Directs development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and division EHS strategic initiatives including Tenneco EHS sustainability efforts.

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Supports and facilitates risk assessment at the location to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects.  Works with leadership team to create targets and objectives based on key EHS risks.

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Organize certifications and interfaces with external authorities to prevent adverse findings and enforcement actions.

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Pursues third party recognition when required (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 registration) for programs that establish the site and Tenneco’s EHS program as world class.

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Ensure environmental permits, submission of required reports and maintenance of data are properly managed for the site.

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Facilitate and support the investigation of EHS Events (includes near misses, releases and losses) to determine root causes and prepare/direct corrective and preventive actions plans.

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Uses established EHS data processes, such as Enablon, to manage data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items and other pertinent information.

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Create EHS training matrices to ensure that all training is defined and tracked to completion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Professional certifications are preferred (Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Material Manager, or relevant country equivalents).

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Min 3-5 years of experience in leading an EHS function/program within a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety culture & employee training.

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Strategic vision and communication skills related to EHS engagement.

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Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within EH&S.