Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety - Production

Scout Motors Inc.

The Role

Overview

Direct EHS programs and safety culture for Scout Motors' production launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • system ownership
  • dashboard reporting
  • kpi tracking
  • process safety
  • ai tools
  • risk assessment

Tasks

-Identify opportunities for employee engagement to make EHS part of daily work for all Scouts. -Serve as system owner for Hammertech, Avetta, and Gaize. -Provide leadership with regular reports and dashboards summarizing key metrics and trends. -Track and report key performance indicators (incident rates, audit outcomes, training completion). -Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including environmental permits (PSD, Title V, industrial wastewater, etc.). -Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in EHS to inform future strategy. -Lead internal awareness campaigns that promote proactive safety and environmental responsibility. -The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. -Support the development of SOPs and performance dashboards promoting transparency and accountability. -Deploy Process Safety Management (PSM) systems for covered processes; oversee safety buyoffs for equipment installation and commissioning; manage ergonomic interventions. -Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and auditors. -Use proactive data and insights to drive EHS programming forward. -Track spending against budget and report variances to the Senior Director. -Create and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and team members. -Identify and manage appropriate use of AI and VR tools (e.g., Gaize) for impairment testing, risk identification, and training. -Provide input on long-range EHS planning, resource needs, and operational readiness for production launch. -Support the Senior Director in developing and implementing EHS strategic objectives aligned with Scout’s corporate and production goals. -Develop and deliver communications related to production-related EHS performance and initiatives. -Contribute to the development and deployment of EHS policies, procedures, and programs. -Identify cost-effective solutions to enhance EHS performance and compliance efficiency. -Develop and manage an operating budget for consumables and services. -Maintain standardized documentation of EHS programs, inspections, audits, and corrective actions. -Benchmark Scout’s programs against industry best practices and lead targeted improvements. -Perform risk assessments addressing equipment safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, process safety, and environmental impacts. -Utilize Benchmark, Avetta, and Hammertech to monitor EHS program health and contractor compliance. -Develop and manage the EHS production operating budget, including tools, consumables, and professional services. -Support activities to achieve ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 certifications. -Maintain required regulatory records and workers’ compensation documentation. -Collaborate with occupational medical and early symptom intervention providers, workers’ compensation representatives, and others for case management and return-to-work programs. -Embrace Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and ensure incorporation into EHS activities, objectives, and initiatives. -Lead, coach, and develop the EHS team; serve as a technical expert across functions. -Assure closure of any audit and incident-related corrective actions in area of responsibility. -Implement EHS initiatives in a collaborative, results-driven manner that ensures adoption and compliance. -Translate strategic direction into actionable programs and measurable outcomes. -Develop and implement corrective action plans based on assessments, process knowledge, and event data.

Requirements

  • ehs
  • benchmark
  • avetta
  • hammertech
  • asp/csp
  • cih

What You Bring

-Ability to travel up to 15% of the time. -Strong project management and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously. -Valid Drivers License. -Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. -Experience supporting large-scale industrial construction or manufacturing projects preferred. -Travel: Domestic and International Travel Required, up to 15% of the time. Valid Drivers License Required. Passport Required. -10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments. -Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. -Passport Required. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. -Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time. -Experience managing relationships with regulators and external auditors. -Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. -Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. -Working knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and psychosocial safety. -This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC and Blythewood, SC. -Proficiency in EHS digital systems; experience with Benchmark, Avetta, and Hammertech preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field; certifications (ASP/CSP, CIH) preferred. -Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, ISO standards, and consensus standards (RIA, NFPA, ASTM, etc.).

Benefits

-Generous Paid Time Off including: -Corporate Vehicle Program with: -40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually -Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave -401(k) program with: -20 days planned PTO, as accrued -Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans -Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle -Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders -A mobility stipend -Competitive insurance including:

The Company

About Scout Motors Inc.

-A $2 billion, 1,100-acre factory is being built in Blythewood, SC, targeting 200,000 vehicles/year by 2027. -Scout debuted concept models – the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup – in October 2024, with production slated for late 2027. -To address range concerns, plans include both full-electric and extended-range versions offering up to 500 mi. -It bypasses traditional dealers, using direct digital sales and branded ‘Scout Studios’ and workshops. -An R&D center opened in Novi, Michigan in 2024, followed by offices in Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC, cementing U.S. roots. -Its first SC plant will support up to 100 retail outlets nationwide. -Scout combines nostalgic, rugged styling—real buttons and retro cues—with modern EV tech and zonal architecture.

Sector Specialisms

Automotive

Electric Vehicles

Manufacturing

Industrial

Infrastructure

Transportation

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Government