Global EHS Program Manager

The Global EHS Program Manager serves as the primary Global EHS representative to the Integrated Management System (IMS) Central Program Office (CPO) and related corporate stakeholders. This role governs, harmonizes, and advances EHS programs across Manufacturing and R&D locations worldwide—driving successful ISO certifications/re-certifications, strengthening conformance to regulatory and other requirements, and delivering measurable, data-driven continual improvement in EHS performance.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, maintain program governance and documentation, coordinate audits, training and improvement initiatives, and ensure the effectiveness and integration of EHS programs within the broader IMS. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) IMS Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent Global EHS within the IMS Central Program Office and core teams; influence IMS strategies, standards, and procedures to reflect EHS best practices.
• Critically review IMS/EHS programs with a focus on:
  • Value-add and risk reduction
  • Elimination of duplication/redundancy
  • Integration with existing programs and business processes
  • Cost–benefit and workload balance
  • Continual improvement and lifecycle maintenance
• Periodically review Global EHS and IMS documented information for suitability, adequacy, appropriateness, and currency.
• Engage and align with key stakeholders, including:
  • Quality, Legal, HR, Business Units & Location leadership, Global Sustainability,  Global/Regional/Location EHS, and external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, external certification bodies, and customers).

2) Global EHS Program Management

• Provide oversight, coordination, direction, and support to execute EHS program objectives and initiatives across global sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, update, and implement EHS policies, programs, processes, and procedures.
• Perform program/technical reviews of new or revised EHS and IMS documentation; resolve issues and make approval/disapproval recommendations to the Global EHS Director.
• Define, track, and report KPIs/OKRs to evaluate program effectiveness; drive data‑driven decision and improvements globally.
• Coordinate internal/external audits in partnership with Global and location EHS, IMS CPO,  Global Sustainability, and key stakeholders; manage findings, CAPAs, and closures.
• Coordinate Global EHS training programs: competency matrices, content currency, delivery effectiveness, and compliance.
• Lead communication and knowledge sharing on IMS, RBA, and EHS topics across Global EHS staff, site EHS teams, and internal/external stakeholders.

3) Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety Programs, Risk & Compliance

• Develop, execute, and maintain global OHS/EHS programs (e.g., hazard identification & risk assessment, incident management, contractor safety, Management of Change, emergency preparedness and response, industrial hygiene/ergonomics, chemical/waste management, permits).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks organization-wide; lead critical incident investigations and root cause analyses; implement and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance with global regulations, compliance obligations, and standards; ensure conformance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 (and where applicable ISO 22301/BCMS) Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and future requirements.
• Analyze incidents, near misses, nonconformities, findings and opportunity for improvements; drive systemic improvements and share lessons learned.
• Prepare and submit required EHS reports; respond to customer and regulatory inquiries and requests.

4) Other Duties

• Lead/participate in additional initiatives and projects as assigned.