AESC is looking to add an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS) to our team in Bowling Green, KY.

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries. 

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. 

About the Role

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s EHS programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role involves leading efforts to maintain regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. The EHS Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety audits and inspections, and provide training to employees on health, safety, and environmental practices. This position also requires monitoring and analyzing EHS performance metrics, preparing reports, and making recommendations to senior leadership. 

Key responsibilities include managing regulatory relationships, developing emergency response plans, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing incident investigations. The EHS Manager will also lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety practices, reduce environmental impact, and promote employee health and well-being. 

What You Will Do 

• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Environmental, Health, and Safety management.
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.
• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment
• Prepare applicable EHS reports as necessary.
• Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training and certification programs.
• Observe EHS regulations, wear all required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or report them to the proper personnel.
• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.
• Comply with all Company and EHS procedures and policies.
• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Conduct daily and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
• Write, implement, and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.
• Perform facility EHS inspections.
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, CalOSHA, EPA, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.
• Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs.
• Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Follow Fall Protection program, inspect all fall protection equipment and maintain inspection records.
• Participate/lead Plant Safety Committee.
• Assist in administering and maintaining Safety compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, BBP, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission. 

We offer: 

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match 
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day. 
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational, Health & Safety Sciences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to work different shifts and occasional weekends.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Minimum of a 5 years’ experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position.
• Previous manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Technical writing is a plus. 

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.