Sr. Manager Environmental Health and Safety

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, EH&S provides strategic and operational leadership for Environmental Health & Safety across the Fairview and Arden manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, and continuously improving EH&S programs that ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture aligned with TE standards and operational excellence priorities.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Job Requirements

• Multi-Site EH&S Leadership: Lead EH&S strategy and execution across Fairview and Arden, ensuring consistent application of standards, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Assess, quantify, and prioritize EH&S risks; implement mitigation strategies and ensure adherence to OSHA, environmental, and internal compliance requirements.
• Management System Ownership: Own and advance the EH&S management system (including SAFE or equivalent), ensuring effectiveness, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Integration: Partner with site leadership to embed EH&S into daily operations, production processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safety Culture & Engagement: Drive a proactive safety culture through leadership visibility, employee engagement, and behavioral-based safety programs.
• Metrics & Performance: Establish and monitor leading/lagging indicators (e.g., near misses, risk assessments, ergonomic improvements); drive performance against site and business KPIs.
• Training & Capability Building: Develop and implement EH&S training programs to ensure full workforce competency and compliance.
• Sustainability Leadership: Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives (waste, water, energy reduction) aligned with corporate goals.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Chair safety committees, lead investigations, and coordinate corrective actions across operations, engineering, and HR. ]
• Team Leadership: Provide direction and development for EH&S professionals supporting both sites; serve as the primary advisor to site and business leadership on all EH&S matters.

What your background should look like

Job Requirements

• Proven ability to analyze EH&S performance and manufacturing processes, identify gaps, and implement sustainable improvements
• Demonstrated experience driving compliance, audits, and regulatory interface
• Strong capability to influence senior site leadership and drive cross-functional execution
• Experience leading multi-site or complex manufacturing environments preferred
• Track record of building high-performing teams and strengthening safety culture

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field required
• 12+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 10+ years)
• Prior manufacturing EH&S leadership experience required
• Certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong execution discipline
• Ability to influence, coach, and lead through others
• Data-driven decision making and continuous improvement orientation
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills

Competencies