Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager

Country/Region: US

Location:

Gainesville, GA, US

Req ID 75302 | Gainesville 1, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

Job Description

About the Team: The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team at ZF Gainesville, LLC in Gainesville, GA is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of over 600 employees across two locations. The EHS Manager will oversee EHS operations, supporting the electrified powertrain, commercial vehicle, and industrial technology divisions. This role includes managing two direct reports and requires occasional travel for EHS meetings and trainings. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing leadership, management, and oversight for all EHS systems, processes, and activities for the ZF Gainesville manufacturing locations. Put strategic plans in place that will reduce workplace injuries. Assure that The Company complies with applicable federal and state health and safety laws and regulations.

What you can look forward to as an EHS Manager:

• Manage the development and integration of incident reduction and safety performance improvement activities, including but not limited to the following: Ergonomics, Behavior Based Safety, Machine Guarding, LOTO, HSE Training and Awareness, Auditing, Employee Involvement, and a defined Safety Leadership Process to achieve the ZF Safety Excellence philosophy.

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement policies and procedures to assure awareness and compliance with all EHS requirements of ZF and regulatory agencies.

• Manage worker’s comp claims reporting, first report of injury process, and mediation & claim closure.

• Implement environmental, health and safety initiatives and activities as assigned by the Regional HSE Manager.

• Manage and lead site efforts with implementing and integrating the ZF EHS Management System requirements.

• Support the Organization and Management Team in formulation and achievement of its EHS objectives and targets and advise on policy and regulatory matters.

• Ensure work processes analyses that identify potential hazards and application of appropriate controls (including equipment EHS reviews, site physical reviews, and work methods/practices reviews).

• Manage the assessment and periodic re-assessment of potential risks/hazards.

Your profile as an EHS Manager:

• Bachelor’s Degree (technical required).

• 8+ years of experience in safety management within manufacturing.

• Position requires an extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety laws and the ability to operate a variety of specialized measuring and monitoring equipment and computer based software programs.

• Ability to present/teach to large audiences.

• Ability to develop instructional materials and professional communications.

• Must have a professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential information.

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.

• Capable of setting priorities and making sound decisions in a timely manner.

Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid time off

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• A strong diverse culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as EHS Manager and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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