Corporate EHSS Sr. Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Sr. Manager, Corporate EHSS is responsible for leading the development, governance, and execution of the company's global Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) strategy. This role provides enterprise-wide oversight of EHSS programs, management systems, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives across all global operations.
The position partners with executive leadership, site EHSS teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence, while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and ESG expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead the development and execution of the global EHSS strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk priorities
• Establish corporate EHSS standards, policies, and governance frameworks across all sites
• Provide strategic direction to EHSS functional leaders
• Serve as the primary corporate authority on EHSS risk, compliance, and performance

Program Leadership & Execution

• Oversee global EHSS programs, including:
  • Safety & injury prevention
  • Environmental compliance and sustainability
  • Chemical safety and hazardous materials management
  • Incident prevention and investigation
• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives to achieve zero-incident performance and continuous risk reduction
• Ensure alignment and consistency of EHSS programs across diverse global facilities
• Ensure EHSS alignment with ESG strategy and sustainability reporting needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support environmental performance tracking (energy, emissions, waste, water)

Management Systems & Compliance

• Support implementation of ISO-based management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements
• Maintain visibility and accountability for EHSS risks, audit findings, and corrective actions
• Serve as escalation point for regulatory incidents and high-risk issues

Auditing & Performance Management

• Oversee the global EHSS audit program, including planning, execution, and closure tracking
• Drive accountability for corrective actions and sustained compliance across sites
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting for EHSS performance
• Present EHSS performance, risks, and trends to executive leadership and corporate committees

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise EHSS risks
• Lead incident reviews and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Promote continuous improvement in work practices, engineering controls, and safety culture
• Drive standardization and best practice sharing across sites

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop corporate EHSS team members and functional managers
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen EHSS capabilities and accountability
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, HR, Supply Chain, Finance)
• Foster a strong safety culture and employee engagement in EHSS programs

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and enterprise leadership
• Global program management and governance
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Executive communication and influence
• Data-driven decision making and KPI management
• Change management and continuous improvement

Working Relationships

• Executive Leadership Team
• Global Site Leaders and EHSS Teams
• Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain
• External auditors, regulators, and customer stakeholders

Success Measures

• Reduction in recordable incidents and high-risk exposures
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions
• Improved EHSS KPI performance across all sites
• Successful implementation of global EHSS programs and standards
• Positive audit outcomes (internal, regulatory, and customer)
• Alignment with ESG and sustainability objectives

REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive EHSS experience, including multi-site or global responsibility
• Demonstrated leadership of EHSS programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or related discipline)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, ISO Lead Auditor)
• Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001, 45001, and/or 50001 systems
• Experience with ESG, sustainability reporting, and customer scorecards
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and EHSS best practices

EEO Statement:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

contact person

Scott Seation