EHS & Facilities Manager

EHS & Facilities Manager

AVL NA Corporate Services offers a job in the United States (US) as EHS & Facilities Manager. AVL North America Corporate Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS & Facilities Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Michigan and California locations. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainability initiatives while overseeing facility maintenance and contractor activities. The ideal candidate will serve as the organization's EHS subject matter expert, leading strategy development, compliance programs, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 14001 and applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and California EPA). You will play a critical role in developing safety programs, conducting audits, managing environmental reporting, and leading incident investigations. In addition, this position oversees facilities operations, including budget management, vendor services, infrastructure standards, and site safety. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver training, drive employee engagement, and ensure safe and compliant operations across all sites.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and EHS management systems
• Proven leadership in building safety programs and driving cultural change
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred

This is an on-site leadership role requiring the ability to travel between locations in and around our Plymouth, MI facilities with occasional trips to our Lake Forest, CA facility and customer site visits and will engage in both office and industrial environments. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities:

• EHS Leadership & Strategy
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Risk Management & Safety Programs
• Training & Employee Engagement
• Environmental & Sustainability Programs
• Facilities Management & Contractor Oversight
• Systems, Audits & Continuous Improvement
• Operational & Administrative Leadership

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (required); advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and applicable state regulations (MIOSHA, California EPA).
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM).
• Demonstrated success in building and leading EHS programs and driving cultural change.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.