Salary
The annual salary for this position ranges from $105,000 - $130,000 plus 10% bonus and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.
Summary
The Corporate EHS Manager - Americas is responsible for leading and supporting environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs across manufacturing, distribution, and corporate operations throughout North and South America. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, reduce organizational risk, and cultivate a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
The Corporate EHS Manager partners closely with business leaders, plant management, operations, human resources, engineering, and sustainability teams to establish EHS standards, monitor performance, and implement initiatives that protect employees, communities, and the environment while supporting business objectives.
This position requires a highly organized and analytical professional with extensive multi-site EHS experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to collect, analyze, and communicate performance data and key metrics to executive leadership.
Essential Functions
EHS Leadership & Strategy
Support the development and execution of the company's EHS strategy across all Americas locations.
Partner with site leadership teams to establish and maintain consistent EHS standards, policies, and procedures.
Drive a culture of proactive risk management, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to site EHS professionals and operational leaders.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Monitor regulatory developments and communicate emerging requirements to affected facilities.
Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, permit management, and agency interactions.
Develop corrective action plans to address compliance gaps and ensure timely closure.
Maintain oversight of environmental permits, reporting obligations, and compliance documentation.
Risk Management & Injury Prevention
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on injury prevention, serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention, and risk reduction.
Facilitate incident investigations utilizing Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why, or similar methodologies.
Analyze injury trends and leading indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of incidents.
Support machine safeguarding, ergonomics, contractor safety, behavioral safety, and industrial hygiene programs.
Data Analytics, Reporting & Performance Management
Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret EHS performance data across multiple facilities.
Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting tools utilizing software platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, VelocityEHS, or similar systems.
Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), including
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
Severity Rate
Near Miss Reporting
Environmental Compliance Metrics
Audit Findings and Corrective Action Closure Rates
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for business and executive leadership.
Identify trends and emerging risks through data analytics and recommend strategic actions.
Environmental & Sustainability Management
Support company sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship programs.
Lead environmental improvement projects focused on waste reduction, resource conservation, and operational efficiency.
Ensure effective management of hazardous waste and environmental compliance programs.
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Conduct and coordinate EHS audits across the Americas region.
Evaluate facility performance against corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop action plans and verify completion of corrective actions.
Assist facilities in achieving EHS excellence through coaching, mentoring, and best-practice sharing.
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, where applicable.
Training & Employee Development
Develop and deliver EHS training programs for management, supervisors, and employees.
Ensure consistency in EHS onboarding and annual compliance training programs.
Mentor site EHS professionals and assist in developing organizational EHS capabilities.
Promote employee engagement through safety committees, recognition programs, and proactive reporting initiatives.
Note: This is an office-based position, and individuals are expected to be in the office 5 days per week.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or corporate environment across geographically dispersed locations.
Demonstrated experience influencing senior leadership and managing projects across multiple business units.
Experience leading incident investigations, regulatory compliance programs, and enterprise-wide EHS initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable international EHS regulations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution operations.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage EHS metrics and KPI reporting systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and related data management tools.
Experience with EHS management systems and software platforms.
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage frontline employees through executive leadership.
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
Travel Requirement: 25-40% throughout the Americas.
Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.
Conceptual Ability
Adaptability
Organizational/Planning
Leading Edge
Resourcefulness
Learning on the Fly
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The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at HRRecruiting@Signode.com.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
