EHS Senior Supervisor

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

The EHS Senior Supervisor (Environmental Focus) provides strategic leadership and mentorship to hourly and salaried personnel engaged in environmental functions within a three-facility manufacturing campus. This role will also act as the region's subject matter expert in environmental compliance. This role is tasked with directing and supporting EHS initiatives to uphold compliance and promote environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities:

Hazard Identification and Mitigation:

This position identifies prevalent safety, health, and environmental hazards intrinsic to the organization's operations. They establish comprehensive guidelines to safeguard personnel and assets, ensuring robust protection against identified risks.

Training and Regulatory Compliance:

This position ensures that all EHS training is completed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and in alignment with facility, division, or enterprise objectives. The Manager audits EHS programs for compliance with company standards and government regulations and evaluates their adequacy relative to local operational conditions.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

Monitors periodic performance reports, analyzes trends and conditions, and promptly notifies line management of emerging issues. They provide actionable recommendations to drive improvements and ensure ongoing advancement in EHS performance.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in environmental science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or related field
• English Advanced.
• Strong technical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Skills:

Risk Management:

• Prepares and interprets risk reports.
• Identifies technology, security, or financial risks.
• Manages risk processes.

Collaborating:

• Participates in collaborative efforts.
• Communicate with shared goals.
• Promote teamwork across groups

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Influence others.
• Resolve conflicts.
• Build credibility with clients and colleagues.

Overcoming Resistance to Change:

• Handles change.
• Adapts to new responsibilities.
• Encourages acceptance.
• Propose initiatives for change.

Problem Solving:

• Identify and document issues.
• Consider stakeholder perspectives.
• Develop methods for analysis.
• Reviews of past decisions for improvement
• Advice on data analysis
• Use varied decision-making approaches.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance:

• Assess vendors for environmental impact.
• Create health and safety policies.
• Design reporting procedures.
• Collects and analyzes data.
• Understands basic sustainability concepts and practices.
• Supports research and administrative tasks for sustainability initiatives

Top Candidates also have:

• Master of science in environmental fields
• Expert in environmental at industrial sites.
• Expert as internal or cross functional compliance auditor for environmental matters.
• Proven track record with SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, CONAGUA and state environmental permits / processes, including COA, MIA, air emissions, RETC, RENE and waste.

Additional Information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León Facility.
• This position is five-day a week in-office model.
• This position requires traveling up to 25% to Acuña, Reynosa and Ramos Arizpe Facilities
• Valid Travel Visa and Passport
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday​.

Final details 

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