Operations EHS Manager

Job Title: Operations EHS Manager

Reports to Exec Director Operations

Based in Michigan, supports the North America Team

I. PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Providing technical and tactical support to the Clean Air NA Manufacturing Operations Team with the goal of being "best in class" in the introduction and effectiveness of Tenneco EH&S strategies. Acting as bridge between the Global EH&S team and the manufacturing plants, with a focus on Plant execution EH&S initiatives.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Focus on execution / implementation of the Tenneco EH&S strategy into Clean Air Manufacturing plants, as defined by the global EH&S team and the local Operations leadership. Ensure that all Clean Air North America Manufacturing Plants quickly and effectively adopt all EH&S projects / strategies.

• Alignment across all plants of the actions required to achieve zero incidents.
• Ensure all required reporting is updated and accurate in a timely manner.
• Tracking and follow up across all plants to ensure introduction timelines are met and actions closed.
• Identify and correct knowledge gaps within plant teams.
• Facilitate and "read across" of lessons learnt and follow up on the effectiveness at a plant level

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and/or Experiences

• Four (4) year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent; Relevant advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management and employee training.

1. Requirements/Skills

• Must have clear communication and writing skills in English.
• Proficiency to convey information at multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time with up to 75% travel to designated areas.
• Strong team-building skills
  • Strong organizational skills including ability to manage large number of disparate projects and to track projects through completion
  • Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines
  • Adept at development and utilization of software solutions
  • Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
  • Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (e.g., managing varied interests representing potential conflicts)
  • Ability to lead and support cross-functional process improvement teams
  • Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent).
  • Proficiency in local languages preferred