Sr. Manager, EHS (Bowling Green, KY, US)

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Job Number#173041 - Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

Scope of Responsibility:

As the Sr. Manager of EHS reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will lead thestrategic vision and execution of all environmental, health, and safety programs for thefacility. You will be the primary owner of regulatory compliance, ensuring the site meetsor exceeds all federal, state, and local standards while protecting the well-being ofemployees, the community, and the environment. This is a pivotal leadershipopportunity to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and carbon footprintreduction through innovative project design and world-class EHS management systems

Core Responsibilities:

• Direct all aspects of plant safety and environmental programs, ensuring 100%compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate standards while serving as theprimary liaison with government agencies
• Lead a technical EHS team, including Coordinators and Interns, providing effective career development, coaching, and accountability for site-wide safety goals
• Own the design and implementation of EHS-related capital projects, identifying opportunities for energy optimization and environmental exposure reduction
• Drive the site’s Emergency Preparedness and risk management strategies, ensuring plan integrity and leading all internal and external inspections and audits
• Collaborate with the Strategic Leadership Team to integrate EHS initiatives into the plant’s broader mission, ensuring safety and quality standards are modeled by all personnel
• Direct the development and management of the EHS departmental budget, aligning fiscal goals with long-term site reliability and sustainability objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant work experience;
• 5+ years of experience in an Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety field (For external candidates)
• Expert understanding of OSHA and EPA standards
• Ability to routinely climb 3+ flights of stairs, work from heights up to 120 ft, and liftup to 50 lbs

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety, environmental and/or engineering or related field
• Experience in project management and leading project initiatives
• Certified Safety or Industrial Hygiene professional certification
• Experience in development and/or delivery of training
• A thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Standards and Guidelines

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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