EHS Manager

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and directs site in achieving EHS targets & objectives. Directs development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and divisional EHS strategic initiatives. Drives and promotes a zero incident EHS culture throughout the site.
• Investigate, submit written reports and track recommendations on incidents involving health and safety matters through the EHS-IS system.
• Provide consultation to employees regarding appropriate health and safety procedures, controls, codes, regulations and policies regarding proposed renovations, construction or changes with potential impact on health and safety.
• Conduct surveys of plant facilities and operations, including leading Safety GEMBA walks, to identify existing/potentially hazardous conditions.
• Participate in the development of safety guidelines, programs, risk analysis and related health and safety communications and educational information.
• Coordinate and present technical training programs in general safety training and/or specialty areas for employees as required by regulations, system policy and/or departmental directive.
• Assist in the development of systems and programs within the facility, including but not limited to regulatory agencies, ISO 14001/ISO 45001Internal Audit and third-party contractors, as needed.
• Responsible for annual SARA Form R report and continuous inventory of TRI chemical use.
• Responsible for annual SARA Tier II reporting to city, county, and state agencies.
• Respond to emergencies involving hazardous incidents to aid in remediation efforts on-site, as required.
• Wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Manage all aspects of the respiratory protection program.
• Determines appropriate leading and lagging indicators to track performance against targets and objectives.
• Serve on safety committees as requested and report on monthly safety data.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training.
• Possess sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related discipline and/or two years of experience in environmental health and safety or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related discipline and/or two years of experience in health and safety or related field.
• Effective communication skills to interact and communicate health and safety procedures plant wide.
• Computer skills as required.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards, and guidelines related to specialized health and safety functions as required by the position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• On a continuous basis must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to make occasional trips to manufacturing sites and customers by air and by automobile.
• Able to be on call 24/7 for customer and manufacturing sites.
• Able and willing to work around chemicals, coolants, oils, moving equipment, and electrical power.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.