Corporate EHSS Sr. Manager

Corporate EHSS Sr. Manager

About KYOCERA AVX

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

Corporate EHSS Sr. Manager

• Full Time
• 1 Avx Blvd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644, USA
• Leadership Role
• 6/4/26

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Sr. Manager, Corporate EHSS is responsible for leading the development, governance, and execution of the company's global Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) strategy. This role provides enterprise-wide oversight of EHSS programs, management systems, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives across all global operations.

The position partners with executive leadership, site EHSS teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence, while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and ESG expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead the development and execution of the global EHSS strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk priorities
• Establish corporate EHSS standards, policies, and governance frameworks across all sites
• Provide strategic direction to EHSS functional leaders
• Serve as the primary corporate authority on EHSS risk, compliance, and performance

Program Leadership & Execution

• Oversee global EHSS programs, including:

• Safety & injury prevention

• Environmental compliance and sustainability

• Chemical safety and hazardous materials management

• Incident prevention and investigation

• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives to achieve zero-incident performance and continuous risk reduction

• Ensure alignment and consistency of EHSS programs across diverse global facilities

• Ensure EHSS alignment with ESG strategy and sustainability reporting needs

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support environmental performance tracking (energy, emissions, waste, water)

Management Systems & Compliance

• Support implementation of ISO-based management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements
• Maintain visibility and accountability for EHSS risks, audit findings, and corrective actions
• Serve as escalation point for regulatory incidents and high-risk issues

Auditing & Performance Management

• Oversee the global EHSS audit program, including planning, execution, and closure tracking
• Drive accountability for corrective actions and sustained compliance across sites
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting for EHSS performance
• Present EHSS performance, risks, and trends to executive leadership and corporate committees

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise EHSS risks
• Lead incident reviews and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Promote continuous improvement in work practices, engineering controls, and safety culture
• Drive standardization and best practice sharing across sites

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop corporate EHSS team members and functional managers
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen EHSS capabilities and accountability
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, HR, Supply Chain, Finance)
• Foster a strong safety culture and employee engagement in EHSS programs

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and enterprise leadership
• Global program management and governance
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Executive communication and influence
• Data-driven decision making and KPI management
• Change management and continuous improvement

Working Relationships

• Executive Leadership Team
• Global Site Leaders and EHSS Teams
• Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain
• External auditors, regulators, and customer stakeholders

Success Measures

• Reduction in recordable incidents and high-risk exposures
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions
• Improved EHSS KPI performance across all sites
• Successful implementation of global EHSS programs and standards
• Positive audit outcomes (internal, regulatory, and customer)
• Alignment with ESG and sustainability objectives

REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive EHSS experience, including multi-site or global responsibility
• Demonstrated leadership of EHSS programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or related discipline)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, ISO Lead Auditor)
• Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001, 45001, and/or 50001 systems
• Experience with ESG, sustainability reporting, and customer scorecards
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and EHSS best practices

EEO Statement:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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