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Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Location: Spring Lake, Michigan

Reports to: EQI Senior Vice President of Operations

Travel: 30–45% domestic and international travel

Position Summary

The Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and executing EQI’s global EHS strategy. This position ensures a safe, compliant, and sustainable working environment across operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, and Northern Ireland.

The Global EHS Manager champions a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company requirements. This individual partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce risk, standardize practices, and strengthen operational EHS performance across a geographically diverse organization.

This is a hands-on strategic leadership role responsible for translating corporate EHS expectations into consistent site-level execution, measurable risk reduction, and sustained accountability across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

Global EHS Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global EHS strategy aligned with EQI’s business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the EHS Council and site-level stakeholders.
• Visit manufacturing facilities, warehouses, supplier locations, and offices to assess EHS risks, verify program implementation, and support site teams.
• Establish standardized global policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across all regions.

Safety Culture and Risk Management

• Lead company-wide initiatives designed to achieve an injury-free workplace.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across global operations and supply-chain partners.
• Implement and sustain behavior-based safety programs and leading-indicator initiatives.
• Ensure EHS considerations are integrated into operational and strategic decision-making.

Training and Compliance

• Develop and oversee global EHS training programs to ensure workforce competency and regulatory compliance.
• Establish global compliance expectations and collaborate with operations at each location to maintain compliance with applicable local, regional, and international EHS regulations.
• Maintain and continuously improve corporate EHS policies and management systems.
• Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate timely updates to policies, procedures, training programs, and site action plans.

Incident Management and Performance Analytics

• Lead global incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective-action tracking, and lessons-learned communications.
• Analyze EHS data, prepare reports, present recommendations, and follow up on high-priority actions.
• Verify that corrective actions are completed and effective, and that relevant lessons are shared across applicable sites to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, track, and report EHS key performance indicators, including leading and lagging indicators.
• Provide executive leadership with regular performance updates and actionable insights.

Environmental and Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including permits, regulatory reporting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor chemical exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable global equivalents.
• Support facility and equipment implementations by coordinating required EHS permits and risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors.

Auditing and Continuous Improvement

• Lead internal and external EHS audits across global locations and key suppliers.
• Use audit findings to identify systemic gaps, prioritize risk-based improvements, and drive corrective-action plans to closure.
• Benchmark industry best practices and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support the integration of EHS requirements into new business activities, supplier relationships, and acquisitions.

Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to embed EHS requirements into business processes.
• Influence and support EHS performance and expectations throughout the global supplier network.
• Drive alignment and effective communication across multiple regions, cultures, and regulatory environments.

Measures of Success

• Safety Engagement Index
• Safety Observation Reporting and Closure Rate
• Global Compliance Percentage
• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) Reduction
• Average EHS Audit Score
• Corrective-Action Closure Rate
• Near-Miss Reporting Rate
• Reduction in Environmental Incidents

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership across multiple sites, countries, or regions with diverse cultures, languages, and regulatory environments.
• Proven success implementing and managing EHS management systems and cultural-transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations and standards.
• Experience with EHS software, data analytics, dashboards, and digital reporting tools.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain multi-site EHS program deployment, including procedures, audits, corrective actions, training, and management-system improvements.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 30–45% of the time.

Preferred

• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or an equivalent credential.
• Experience in metal casting, machining, industrial painting, fabrication, or other manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with materials such as gray iron, ductile iron, steel, and aluminum.
• Experience supporting global supply chains and supplier EHS programs.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support employees and their families.
• 401(k) with company match: A competitive retirement savings plan with employer-matching contributions to help employees build long-term financial security.
• Flexible, unlimited paid time off: An unlimited PTO policy designed to promote work-life balance and provide flexibility for rest, personal needs, and family commitments.
• Positive and collaborative work environment: A culture that values teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and open communication.
• Wellness programs: Access to physical and mental wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and gym-reimbursement options.
• Global growth opportunities: The opportunity to grow with an expanding international organization while gaining exposure to global teams, diverse perspectives, and career-development pathways.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EQI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic. Applicants who require an accommodation during the interview process may request one by phone or email.