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At PPG's Aerospace Transparencies facility in Huntsville, we don't just make windows—we shape the future of flight. Our team delivers the crystal‑clear, mission‑critical transparencies that protect pilots, enhance performance, and elevate the aviation experience for customers around the world. If you're driven by innovation, energized by complex manufacturing, and inspired by the idea of supporting aircraft that soar through the stratosphere, this is your opportunity to join a team where your impact is as bold and far‑reaching as the skies we help navigate.

We're seeking an EHS Manager to lead a robust Environmental Health and Safety program for the facility! You will be based onsite at the Huntsville location and report to the Aerospace Sr. EHS Leader. If you're passionate about safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and champion EHS excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day to day EHS program execution and serve as the primary point of contact for all site EHS matters.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, FAA, and all applicable environmental and safety regulations.

• Drive hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

• Strengthen safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and development of an EHS team (2–3 direct reports); You will manage people, processes, and performance.

• Deliver training on chemical safety, LOTO, PPE, ergonomics, emergency response, and aerospace specific risks.

• Manage and continuously improve the site EHS management system, documentation, and audit readiness.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to integrate EHS into daily processes, new products, and equipment changes.

• Lead emergency preparedness planning and ensure effective incident response and trend analysis.

• Use EHS data and analytics to drive continuous improvement and support proactive risk communication.

• Influence site leadership and align the organization around critical EHS priorities.

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree or professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.

• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, aerospace, chemicals, or other highly regulated industrial environments, with a proven record of managing compliance programs and reducing risk.

• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements, including hazardous materials management, environmental permitting, waste handling, emissions control, and workplace safety standards.

• Strong working knowledge of incident investigation methodologies, hazard analysis techniques (JHA, PHA, MOC), inspection and audit protocols, and workers' compensation processes.

• Demonstrated success driving change management, implementing new EHS programs, and elevating safety culture through influence, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven ability to build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to integrate EHS expectations into daily operations and strategic decisions.

• Prior experience leading or supervising EHS professionals, with the ability to coach and develop technical talent while holding teams accountable to performance standards.

• Advanced communication skills are necessary to influence, inform, and collaborate. Must be comfortable presenting complex information to executives and non-technical audiences with clarity and authority.

• Demonstrated experience using EHS metrics, performance dashboards, and trend analysis to identify risks and drive data‑driven decision‑making.

• Proficiency in EHS Management Systems and familiarity with digital reporting tools or enterprise EHS platforms.

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About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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