EHS Manager - United States, North Carolina, Kernersville

What you will do This will be onsite 5 days a week at our Winston Salem location. In this role you will have oversight and accountability for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) operations at a single plant and may assist in some EHS activities at other sites, as needed. I ...

Job description

What you will do

This will be onsite 5 days a week at our Winston Salem location. In this role you will have oversight and accountability for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) operations at a single plant and may assist in some EHS activities at other sites, as needed. In this role you will partner with other members of your EHS Cluster and Regional EHS leadership teams to ensure seamless implementation of Global, Regional, and plant EHS standards, practices, systems, and tools and will serve as the general subject matter expert for EHS operations within your plant.

You will provide technical support on EHS matters across your plant and drive initiatives as an individual contributor or leader of project teams to address specific changes or issues that apply across the plant.

How you will do it

• Partner other members of your EHS Cluster such as the cluster Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Engineer, and Occupational Health Nurse as well as the broader plant operations team to develop site specific execution plans that deliver on our operational and EHS strategies.

• Communicate EHS opportunities and risks to Plant and EHS leadership.

• Maintain general awareness of applicable international, state, local and corporate EHS requirements.

• Lead the implementation of the plant's EHS programs and processes.

• Implement a communication strategy across your plant that reinforces a high level of EHS awareness and ownership at all levels of the plant.

• Validate program and process implementation with hourly staff, team leaders, supervisors, and plant management. 

• Review contract documentation for jobs meeting large project criteria for relevant issues that may affect the execution of the EHS programs at the plant. 

• Oversee EHS technical, management, and process training for all levels of employees based on specific needs and requirements.  Training may include the business' strategies and goals, technical H&S and program information, injury trend data, and regulatory information.

• Track and communicate EHS performance metrics including goals and the core processes (i.e. audits, events, training, etc.).

• Guide Plant Management and hourly staff in analyzing incidents and their related trends, including injuries, blood leads, internal spills, external releases, potential permit non-compliances, compliance with reporting deadlines and regulatory inspections, to ensure that root causes, complete risk assessments, and associated preventative measures are identified and implemented in a timely manner.

• Represent the EHS function in obtaining approval for needed capital and expenses to address EHS risks and opportunities.

• Partner with your EHS Cluster and Regional EHS teams on filling gaps for your plant (i.e. industrial hygiene, occupational health, permitting, auditing, etc.).

• Ensure prompt escalation of EHS issues to Business, Operational, and EHS Leadership.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Industrial Safety or related field

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, or both, ideally in a manufacturing environment

• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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