EHS Manager

Job Description

Danfoss Power Solutions is currently seeking an EHS Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Mountain Home, AR facility.

The EHS Manager is responsible for the environmental, health, safety, and security leadership to the site. This  individual is accountable for:  directing EHS activities at his/her locations(s); establishing EHS objectives and targets; internal reporting of EHS Performance; communication of national, area, and local regulatory requirements, and; ensuring documents are available in the local languages. Position is responsible for: maintaining site ISO/OHSA certifications; assuring accurate and complete EHS reporting of metrics; assuring closures of MESH and regulatory agency findings on a timely basis; completion of required training for EHS personnel; managing interfaces with the public and governmental authorities with adverse findings and enforcement actions; directing actions during crises; site security; managing facility maintenance team; creating a strong EHS culture that engages employees throughout the site in EHS teams and processes.

Making what matters work at Danfoss takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Job Responsibilities

• You will support the site in achieving EHS targets and objectives. Direct development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and business group EHS strategic initiatives.
• You will facilitate risk assessment at the location to critical EHS hazards and aspects. Work with your team to create targets and objectives based on key EHS risks. Determine appropriate leading and lagging indicators to track performance against targets and objectives.
• You will support creation of EHS goals for the site manager and appropriate activity based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results. Work to assign MESH element champions and facilitate their engagement in ownership of the MESH elements. Drive and promotes zero incident EHS culture throughout site.
• You will create and facilitate EHS engagement through EHS teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year. Work with your team and MESH element champions to complete an annual evaluation of compliance for EHS country, state, and local regulations.
• You will pursue third party recognition for programs that establish the site and Danfoss’ EHS program as world class.
• You will use established EHS data processes such as MESH Suite to manage data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items and other pertinent information. Create training matrices to ensure that all training is defined and tracked to completion.
• You will work with your team and facilities to ensure that all key EHS operational controls are in place, on a PM program, and that EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.

Background & Skills

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (or a combination of these functions).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Science from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Program management experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Previous experience in a leadership role. 

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.