Health & Safety Manager

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Work on the 1-million sq. ft. factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future.

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately‑owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family‑owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

In this role, the EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Manager will provide leadership and support for the EHS programs at JCB North America Headquarters. The EHS Manager develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs ensuring the plant complies with applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws, regulations, and to achieve an injury‑free work environment.

Position

Purpose:

Full Time, Exempt

• Ensures compliance with OSHA requirements and JCB’s health and safety program requirements.
• Serves as lead for specific safety programs implement and sustain requirements and training.
• Integrates continuous improvements in safety systems and helps drive employee engagement to achieve desired results.
• Collaborates with JCB employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of programs such as Safe Work Observations, Hazard Recognition and Ergonomic Evaluations.
• Conduct EHS related inspections and audits, generate reports and communicate findings.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of management, peers, and employees.
• Work closely with all department managers and employees to drive, build and sustain a healthy safety culture.
• Work and communicate with injured employees, medical professionals, claims staff and others to obtain the necessary information to ensure best interest of employees and the company are met.
• Manage the development, implementation, and delivery of EHS related training programs, including new hire and refresher training for all employees as needed.
• Serve as incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre‑employments tests as applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related field or equivalent.
• 5-7+ years EHS related experience in general industry manufacturing environments with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety field.
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre‑employment.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety and five years’ experience in manufacturing operations.
• Environmental certifications, experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of fire protections systems a plus.

• Advanced Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills,…