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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Position Summary

The EHS Manager will lead the Environmental, Health, and Safety strategy and tactical execution for Xylem’s manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for partnering with operational leadership teams, corporate EHS teams, and employees at all levels to develop, lead, and sustain initiatives prioritizing injury prevention, regulatory compliance, environmental performance, and environmental footprint reduction. The EHS Manager ensures continuous improvement in workplace safety, health, and environmental impact while fostering a world-class safety culture. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager of EHS and collaborates closely with site operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

+ Serve as part of the site leadership team, providing direction, coaching, and subject matter expertise on all EHS activities.

+ Lead the strategic planning and tactical execution of EHS programs to deliver on critical safety, health, and sustainability commitments.

+ Implement and drive continuous improvement in injury prevention, hazard control, and environmental impact reduction through risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and action plans

+ Lead and manage incident investigations, ensuring timely identification of root causes and execution of corrective actions.

+ Drive alignment with Xylem’s global EHS strategy, supporting the development of site-specific goals and KPIs.

+ Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international safety and environmental regulations, Xylem’s policies, and consensus standards.

+ Partner with leadership teams across levels and functions to embed EHS principles into everyday operations and decision-making.

+ Lead efforts and collaborate with the site team to minimize the environmental footprint, focusing on reducing waste-to-landfill, water use, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

+ Track and report on program-level sustainability metrics, including waste, water, and energy reductions, supporting the site team in achieving sustainability targets.

+ Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, facilitating audits, inspections, and necessary actions to maintain compliance.

+ Promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance EHS practices.

+ Analyze and monitor key EHS metrics to assess program effectiveness and provide feedback to senior management on performance and opportunities for improvement.

Tactical Oversight

+ Ensure 100% completion of EHS training for all employees, incorporating a combination of CBT (computer-based training) and in-person sessions.

+ Lead and coordinate environmental inspections, including air, water, and waste regulatory audits, and ensure cradle-to-grave compliance for waste management.

+ Manage contractor safety programs to ensure compliance with Xylem's safety standards and site-specific safety procedures.

+ Execute corporate EHS and security directives, ensuring site-level implementation and timely completion.

+ Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomic assessments, and safety audits, prioritizing actions for injury prevention.

+ Oversee incident response, serving as the Incident Commander in the event of hazardous material spills or other emergencies.

+ Ensure accurate recordkeeping of safety and environmental data, including regulatory logs, accident reports, and performance metrics through EHS management systems.

+ Lead cross-functional teams on accident investigations, facilitating learning opportunities and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

+ Assist with maintaining site-specific safety-related permits and ensuring operational compliance with air monitoring standards.

+ Oversee and drive initiatives related to Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and Occupational Health Monitoring.

+ Additional duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

+ Successful development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs at the assigned location(s) with year-over-year improvements in performance metrics.

+ Achievement of sustainability goals, including reductions in total recordable incident rate (TRIR), lost time incident rate (LTIR), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption, and waste.

+ Achieve compliance milestones, including certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), permits, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

+ Participate in Xylem Watermark Activities

The Person

Skills & Attributes

+ In-depth knowledge of federal (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and other relevant safety and environmental regulations. ISO 14001, 45001, and OSHA VPP star experience desired.

+ Strong experience in safety management systems, risk assessments, and accident investigation processes.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to group projects.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EHS management system software.

Education and Experience

+ An undergraduate degree in occupational safety, environmental science, public health, or industrial or safety engineering is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 - 5 years of EHS experience.

+ Professional safety certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, NEBOSH General, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent are highly desired.

Physical Demands and Work environment

The physical demands described here represent those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

+ Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about the working environment.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ Must be able to manage multiple projects and complete assignments within deadlines.

+ Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from disagreeable elements.

+ Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

+ Expected travel: 20 % annually

+ Some travel will require 2 - 3 days of overnight stay from the home site.

+ Expected to wear all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, reflective vests, and hard hats when required.

Salary

Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. It does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

_Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed._

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Salary range:

$93,900.00 - $169,000.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation