Safety & Environment Manager

Join our dynamic team as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager and make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and environmental sustainability!

What will you do:

• Schneider-Electric is a leading global technology and software business that specializes in electricity distribution, automation management and produces installation components for energy management.
• This position will ensure that Schneider-Electric Welcome manufacturing location complies with all applicable Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements (e.g. State, Federal and Schneider-Electric).
• This position requires a detailed knowledge and practical application of environment, health and safety regulations in the U.S. and North Carolina requirements. This individual will provide EHS support to operations including engineering, non-manufacturing and manufacturing.
• This individual will be an integral part of the Welcome, NC manufacturing operations and the Safety and Environment function and will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to establish the necessary programs to ensure excellent overall results in environment, health, safety and sustainability.
• It is envisioned that this individual will promote the importance of a strong environment, health and safety culture by providing training and establishing/directing EHS programs. This individual must display good communication, planning, and management skills.

What will make you successful:

• Ensure Schneider-Electric Welcome, NC employees and operations maintain compliance with all environment, health and safety regulations; and keep abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Maintain appropriate metrics, evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of EHS performance.
• Implement EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures. Identify location-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.
• Develop training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives.
• Supervise the incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the safety team to strengthen their technical competencies, decision-making skills, and overall performance, ensuring they can operate effectively and independently.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and ownership within the EHS team, ensuring effective delegation of tasks and accountability for results.
• Elevate the performance standards of the EHS function by setting clear expectations, conducting regular performance feedback, and ensuring consistent execution of EHS processes beyond baseline compliance.
• Conduct environment, health and safety audits and risk assessments. Participate in external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
• Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits.
• Liaise with facilities maintenance and property management personnel to ensure appropriate fire and life safety controls are in place and maintained.
• Oversee required permitting submissions for air, water, and land jurisdictional requirements.
• Serve as site contact point for government inquiries relating to EHS.
• Function as a technical EHS resource for management and the safety committee. Lead the site safety committee.
• Participate in the site's Kaizen & Continuous Improvement/5S activities. Provide recommendations for improving EHS practices within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least five years' experience in an environment, health and safety position, preferably with experience in manufacturing environment. Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to successfully work independently and communicate with senior management.
• Experience in electrical safety, machine guarding, training and ergonomics a plus.
• B.S. Degree in Environment, Health and Safety Management, engineering or equivalent.
• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of environment, health and safety guidelines and regulations; a good working knowledge of health and safety engineering, and a highly refined understanding of the issues related to manufacturing and delivery/service environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 14000, 45000, and 50001 standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Must have ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.

What's in it for you:

• Paid Holidays and PTO Program

• Employee Recognition Rewards

• Company M atching Personal Charitable Donations

• Safety Shoe and Safety Prescription Glasses Voucher Program

• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualifying Programs

• Company Discount Portal

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided by Company

• Well-being Program providing the ability to earn rewards

• 401(k) + Company Match

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision

• Other Health Participation Programs provided through third parties by the Company

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match , and more. Click here to find out more about working with us : http://se.com/us/careers

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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Client-provided location(s): Lexington, NC

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/109970?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-24T18:50:25