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EHS Manager
Glendale

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United States of America
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Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

Competitive salary and bonus plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do:

The Manufacturing Plant EHS Manager role requires a technically skilled, culturally driven EHS Process Manager who is a self-starter to lead critical safety and environmental initiatives within a complex, matrixed manufacturing environment. This is a performance based, 12-year, O&M contract providing hard services of MEP equipment within the facility, excluding the manufacturing and production equipment. The objective is to maintain a seamless environment by assuring that equipment is performing to specifications to facilitate uninterrupted manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong maintenance/hands on technical experience and leadership background. A professional with 7+ years of experience who thrives on influencing without authority, driving continuous improvement, and embedding EHS values into operational excellence. You’ll own and elevate EHS processes and be a strategic partner across functional departments.

How You Will Do It:

Process Ownership & Compliance

Implement JCI EHS policies and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards (14001/ 45001/ 9001)
Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses (JHA, HAZOP), and ergonomic evaluations.
Ensure compliance across multiple reporting lines and operational units within a matrixed structure.
Manage environmental reporting, waste characterization, and regulatory submissions.
Perform regular safety audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
Partner with JCI Legal on regulatory and compliance topics.

Data management with EHS information system.

Incident Management
Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective measures.
Maintain accurate records of incidents and safety-related data within the digital management system and prepare reports as regularly.

Culture & Engagement

Champion a “Commitment to Safety” culture through behavior-based safety programs and peer-led accountability.
Serve as a key liaison with regulatory agencies and external safety organizations.
Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement forums to build ownership across roles and departments.
Influence plant and functional leaders to integrate EHS priorities into daily decision-making.

Training & Communication

Deliver tailored EHS training programs that resonate with both direct and indirect stakeholders.
Communicate safety goals, performance metrics, and improvement plans transparently to multiple layers of leadership.
Provide coaching and mentorship to cross-functional teams, helping them champion EHS in their own domains.

Performance & Analytics

Track leading indicators such as near-misses, safety observations, and training compliance.
Use lagging indicators to validate program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
Drive KPI performance.
Ensure continuance of operations by strategic and tactical decisions and action based on data, trends, observances, and reporting.

What We Look For:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in HVAC
Proven success in influencing matrixed teams and driving cultural transformation.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, ISO 14001/ 45001/ 9001, and behavior-based safety systems.
Proficient in EHS digital platforms, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, tailored to varied audiences.

Preferred

EHS Certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE or eligible for certification)
Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology
Influential Partner: Navigated complex reporting lines and earns trust across departments
Cross- Functional Collaborator: Aligns EHS goals with operations, engineering, HR and quality teams
Strategic Communicator: Tailors messaging to diverse stakeholders for maximum engagement
Adaptive Problem Solver: Adjusts tactics based on shifting priorities and team dynamics

This is an onsite role at our Glendale, Kentucky location.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,00 - $134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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