Senior Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) at American Battery Solutions in Springboro, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Summary:



The Senior Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for corporate level EHS governance. The position evaluates working conditions, leads health, safety, and environmental initiatives, and ensures compliance with government regulations and company policies at all ABS locations.



Responsibilities:

• This is a hands-on leadership role that will be responsible for daily and operational needs of the Lake Orion facility and overseeing multiple ABS locations, including managing direct reports.


• Develop and maintain all required EHS systems and processes within the organization.


• Develop relationships with parent company safety executives and team members to leverage and implement best practices.


• Lead the change management process with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to propose and garner support for safety initiatives.


• Oversee and support development and maintain ISO14001 within required ABS locations.


• Lead investigations and problem solving for near misses and accidents. Ensure corrective actions are implemented.


• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions, and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and policies.


• Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.


• Professionally represent the organization to appropriate authorities and customers for environmental, health, safety, building code, and other compliance matters.


• Develop annual and long-term capital budgets for corporate EHS strategic and operational needs.


• Provide effective and appropriate guidance to the leadership team and safety resources.


• Develop policies, procedures, programs, training, and implementation tools to maintain a safe work environment and good environmental stewardship.


• Ensure compliance with all environmental requirements that are applicable to the organization.


• Ensure EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are proper and report out to SLT quarterly.


• Support monthly Townhall meetings by sharing key safety messages with the organization.


• Lead and facilitate injury case management striving to attain both adequate care and positive outcome for the facility.


• Inspect operations and equipment to determine hazards, recommend proper controls and implement corrections.


• Facilitate all Lock out tag out (LOTO) processes, placards and training required within the organization.


• Point of contact and key resource for Worker's Compensation needs, coordination with company case manager and Human Resources.


• Oversees battery waste program to ensure compliance by maintaining inventory of wastes, coordinating disposal, and managing the accumulation area.


• Facilitate with Human Resources all required medical monitoring and testing.


• Work in partnership with leadership teams to ensure all safety control measures and regulations are included in capital projects.


• Lead and facilitate safety communication actions for plant-wide distribution.


• Lead and facilitate contractor safety expectations and training.


• Travel to various locations as needed. Overnight travel will be required.


• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.


• Basic research methods and data analysis techniques are required.


• Adhere to federal and state regulations.


• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.


• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.


• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or equivalent degree or five (5) years of experience in an EH&S Field.


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial manufacturing operation.


• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience.


• Battery plant EH&S experience preferred.


• Technical training and proficiency in OSHA and other applicable standards.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and facility regulations.


• Ability to perform hazard assessments of all areas including but not limited to the facility, manufacturing, testing, and build areas.


• Able to perform classroom and on-the-job training for EHS topics.


• Training in First Aid, CPR, and BBP.


• Expert level training in OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, Electrical Safety Practices, and Hazcom.


• Working knowledge of Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management systems including OHSAS 18001, ISO14001, and TS16949.


• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.


• Must be willing to travel to ABS locations up to 5 days per month or as needed.


• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Key Competencies:

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  Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.


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  Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.


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  Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.


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  Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.


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  Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.


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  Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.


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  Influences Others: Has personal and organizational impact built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Flexes their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.


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  Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure the accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.


• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.


• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.


• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.


• Must be able to manipulate equipment for calibration and modification.


• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.


• Visual acuity to follow hand signals, maintain logs, and inspect machinery.


• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.


• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.


• Must have good hand/eye coordination.


• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.


• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.


• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.


• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.


• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.

Why Join Us



American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.



Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.


• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.


• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.


• Voluntary benefits offerings.


• Tuition assistance.


• Employee Referral Program.


• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us


American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.


As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.



The Location - Lake Orion



American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township has more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!



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