Executive EHS Manager
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
About the Facility:
Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to establish a new production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. This 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art plant—set on over 200 acres—will feature a flexible production line capable of manufacturing both internal combustion and electric vehicles. Production will include the N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series Diesel trucks, with a targeted capacity of up to 50,000 units annually by 2030. Operations are expected to launch in 2027, with expansion slated for 2028. Strategically located near I-85, I-26, and the Port of Charleston, the site supports streamlined logistics and consolidated operations under one roof. This initiative is projected to create over 700 new jobs in the area.
What You Need:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field required; master's degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive environmental, health, and safety experience, preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing
Minimum 5 years of EHS leadership or management experience in a complex manufacturing environment
Extensive experience managing environmental compliance, including air, water, waste, permitting, and regulatory reporting
Extensive experience with OSHA compliance, workplace safety programs, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections
Demonstrated experience managing workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and injury reduction strategies
Experience directing EHS audits, risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and corrective-action programs
Experience managing budgets and working with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and senior leadership
Expert knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety regulations
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, environmental permitting, and regulatory reporting requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of workers' compensation, claims management, return-to-work coordination, and injury prevention
Advanced knowledge of industrial safety programs, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Ability to evaluate complex environmental and safety risks and implement effective corrective actions
Strong executive leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, and employee-development skills
Excellent communication skills with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, employees, and external partners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and budgeting skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to emergencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management and reporting systems
Commitment to regulatory compliance, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement
CSP, CIH, CHMM, or related professional certification strongly preferred
What You Will Do:
Lead environmental, health, safety, workers' compensation, and risk management programs, policies, and improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), and other regulatory requirements
Direct environmental programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, chemical management, permitting, and regulatory reporting
Oversee workers' compensation claims, injury reporting, case management, return-to-work programs, and coordination with HR, insurance carriers, and medical providers
Lead workplace injury, near-miss, and environmental incident investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Direct occupational safety programs involving machine guarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, chemical safety, and PPE
Oversee EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, OSHA recordkeeping, and compliance documentation
Establish and monitor EHS performance indicators, injury trends, workers' compensation costs, and environmental compliance results
Direct EHS training, emergency preparedness, employee engagement, and incident response activities
Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, consultants, and external auditors
Provide EHS oversight for facility expansions, equipment installations, engineering changes, and operational improvements
Manage EHS budgets, external service providers, compliance expenditures, and improvement projects
Advise plant leadership on regulatory changes, operational risks, and recommended corrective actions
Lead and develop EHS personnel while promoting safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering, and Maintenance to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Compensation & Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare and paid time off package
Why Join:
Greenfield startup operation for a global automotive leader
Shape the culture and processes of a new plant from the ground up
Collaborate with global partners like Volvo, GM, and Cummins
Be part of a dominant and growing company in the light commercial truck segment
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