EHS Manager

Job description

Job Overview

At TE we believe our people are our greatest asset. As EHS Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in fostering a culture where safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence are embedded in everything we do. Supporting a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for driving the site's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and TE Connectivity standards, while championing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both business performance and employee wellbeing.

Your new role

Lead the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function, providing technical expertise and delivering agreed objectives. Identify, prioritise, and drive EHS continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance and foster a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture. Prepare and communicate EHS reports, metrics, and performance updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Lead site-based EHS projects and support cross-functional improvement activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal standards, and industry best practices through effective programmes, training, and auditing. Drive continuous improvement across EHS programmes, including safety management systems, hazard management, behavioural safety, ergonomics, chemical management, machine safety, and energy reduction initiatives.

Maintain all required site permits, licences, and certifications. Provide governance and guidance on hazardous material and waste management. Manage accident, incident, and investigation processes in line with regulatory and corporate requirements. Develop and manage the EHS budget. Act as the key contact during regulatory audits, customer visits, and external inspections. Manage applicable liability insurance claims and related activities.

Partner with the leadership team to translate business strategy into departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance measures. Promote effective communication and collaboration across functions to share best practices and improve performance. Identify training and development needs and support ongoing capability building within the team. Conduct regular performance, development, and wellbeing discussions with team members.

Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support business objectives.

Your ideal background

alifications NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC), NVQ Level 5, or equivalent EHS qualification. Working towards a NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent advanced qualification is desirable.

Experience

Experience balancing strategic objectives with day-to-day operational demands. Proven experience operating at a strategic level and influencing business decisions. Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Knowledge & Skills Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external partners.

Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities. Results-driven approach with the ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects to agreed deadlines. Commercial and financial awareness with the ability to support business objectives through effective decision-making. Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset. Ability to interpret and apply EHS legislation, regulations, and best practices. Proficient in analysing data, reporting metrics, and driving performance improvements through KPI management.

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