Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety - Production

Description

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field; certifications (ASP/CSP, CIH) preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• 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.
• Passport Required.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial construction or manufacturing projects preferred.
• 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.
• Travel: Domestic and International Travel Required, up to 15% of the time. Valid Drivers License Required. Passport Required.
• Experience managing relationships with regulators and external auditors.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• 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.
• 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.
• Valid Drivers License.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and psychosocial safety.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, ISO standards, and consensus standards (RIA, NFPA, ASTM, etc.).

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance