EHS Manager

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead. Scope of Position Reporting operationally to the Director of Distribution centers and functionally to the Director of EHS, the EHS Manager will drive proactive safety culture across the distribution network through visible leadership, employee engagement, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. The EHS Manager will ensure consistency across the organization relative to government compliance and Watts operating expectations and will network with other organizations across the global organization to drive excellence and best practices. Travel regularly to distribution centers throughout North America to conduct audits, support investigations, provide training, sharing best practices, and ensure alignment with corporate EHS standards. Success in this role will be measured through injury rate reduction, regulatory compliance, audit performance, corrective action closure, training completion, and overall improvement in safety culture and sharing best practices across the organization. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Ensure sites are adhering to all applicable federal, state and local regulations relative to workplace health & safety; interface with government officials, as necessary. Ensure safety and other training is delivered including critical topics such as New Hire Orientation, Radiation Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, Proper Lifting Techniques, Lock-out/Tag-out and Hazard Communication. Lead incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented, validated, and sustained. Develop and communicate EHS performance metrics including recordable injuries, lost time incidents, near misses, corrective actions, training compliance, and audit finding to leadership. Coordinate emergency response preparedness, evacuation planning, severe weather response, and business continuity initiatives across the distribution network. Partner with medical team to drive successful injury triage and transitional return to work programs. Develop a proactive safety culture including employee engagement around early reporting, risk reduction opportunities, and STOP Work. Standardize safety work practices across the DC network. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, focus on an industrial health or safety discipline, industrial engineering, or other related physical or health science preferred. Pursuing ASP (associate safety professional) or CSP (certified safety professional) or other professional certification desirable 5+years of EHS experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or warehousing. Preferred Qualifications Experience with multi-site responsivity SAP experience Experience with Incident Management Systems OSHA & EPA compliance programs Experience with ISO45001 and ISO14001. Professional certification - ASP, CSP, CIH, PE, CEAS, DPT, COHN General Applicable Company Competencies Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts'seven cultural beliefs:Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, andTake Action. Working Conditions While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment.You may, at times,be requiredto be present on the manufacturing floor and will berequiredto wear theappropriate personalprotective equipment. You willbe requiredto work in the office at the Groveport, OH location (Monday - Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager. Domestic and International Travel Required: 25-35%. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Specific physical abilitiesrequiredfor this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials. Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability tooperatestandard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment. Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts mayterminatethe employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason. #LIOnsite Watts in it for you : Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles. Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs Learn more about our benefit offerings here: How we work: At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water. Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.