EHS Executive Manager

Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to establish a new production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. This 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art plant—set on over 200 acres—will feature a flexible production line capable of manufacturing both internal combustion and electric vehicles. Production will include the N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series Diesel trucks, with a targeted capacity of up to 50,000 units annually by 2030. Operations are expected to launch in 2027, with expansion slated for 2028. Strategically located near I-85, I-26, and the Port of Charleston, the site supports streamlined logistics and consolidated operations under one roof.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field required; master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive environmental, health, and safety experience, preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of EHS leadership or management experience in a complex manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience managing environmental compliance, including air, water, waste, permitting, and regulatory reporting
• Extensive experience with OSHA compliance, workplace safety programs, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections
• Demonstrated experience managing workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and injury reduction strategies
• Experience directing EHS audits, risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and corrective-action programs
• Experience managing budgets and working with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and senior leadership
• Expert knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety regulations
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, environmental permitting, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of workers' compensation, claims management, return-to-work coordination, and injury prevention
• Advanced knowledge of industrial safety programs, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Ability to evaluate complex environmental and safety risks and implement effective corrective actions
• Strong executive leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, and employee-development skills
• Excellent communication skills with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, employees, and external partners
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and budgeting skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to emergencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management and reporting systems
• Commitment to regulatory compliance, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or related professional certification strongly preferred

What You Will Do:

• Lead environmental, health, safety, workers' compensation, and risk management programs, policies, and improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), and other regulatory requirements
• Direct environmental programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, chemical management, permitting, and regulatory reporting
• Oversee workers' compensation claims, injury reporting, case management, return-to-work programs, and coordination with HR, insurance carriers, and medical providers
• Lead workplace injury, near-miss, and environmental incident investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Direct occupational safety programs involving machine guarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, chemical safety, and PPE
• Oversee EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, OSHA recordkeeping, and compliance documentation
• Establish and monitor EHS performance indicators, injury trends, workers' compensation costs, and environmental compliance results
• Direct EHS training, emergency preparedness, employee engagement, and incident response activities
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, consultants, and external auditors
• Provide EHS oversight for facility expansions, equipment installations, engineering changes, and operational improvements
• Manage EHS budgets, external service providers, compliance expenditures, and improvement projects
• Advise plant leadership on regulatory changes, operational risks, and recommended corrective actions
• Lead and develop EHS personnel while promoting safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering, and Maintenance to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) with company
• Comprehensive healthcare and paid time off package

Why Join:

• Greenfield startup operation for a global automotive leader
• Shape the culture and processes of a new plant from the ground up
• Collaborate with global partners like Volvo, GM, and Cummins
• Be part of a dominant and growing company in the light commercial truck segment