At FUCHS, we believe in empowering people to grow, innovate, and thrive. Our culture is built on trust, respect, integrity, and creativity, and we back it up with real opportunities for development, a strong work/life balance, and the freedom to make an impact.
What you'll do
As a key member of the North America Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) Team, the EHS Site Lead will be instrumental in cultivating a best-in-class EHS culture at our Kansas City facility. This role partners closely with site leadership to promote compliance, continuous improvement, and employee engagement in all aspects of environmental, health, and safety performance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific EHS policies, procedures, and programs aligned with corporate standards and ISO frameworks.
- Collect, analyze, and report EHS data.
- Lead environmental permitting processes, audit, and ensure timely renewals and compliance.
- Serve as lead for EHS inspections and audits.
- Deliver engaging and effective EHS training across various topics and employee levels.
- Roll out new and updated EHS initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption and integration into site operations.
- Participate in cross-site EHS audits to benchmark performance and share best practices.
- Lead EHS incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Entry level to 10 years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety roles.
- Experience developing and managing EHS programs, policies, and regulatory reporting is preferred.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to influence and collaborate across the organization.
