ESHA North America Manager

We are a global technology company specializing in carbon, graphite, and composite products and solutions for applications with exceptionally high requirements. Its high-quality materials and products are used in forward-looking industries such as automotive, energy generation, aerospace, semiconductor technology, and fuel cell manufacturing. In addition, we develop solutions for the chemical industry and a wide range of industrial applications.In 2025, SGL Carbon SE generated sales of €850 million. The company employs around 3,800 people at 29 locations in Europe, North America, and Asia.Summary of job content:Manage EHSA function for the North America Region, analyze key metrics and regulatory trends to identify risks anddevelop and implement initiatives and activities to maintain acceptable risk levels. Mentor and develop NA sites’ EHSAstaff and facilitate communications between sites regarding common practices and issue/problem resolution. Evaluate service providers, systems and technologies and make recommendations for application at sites. Serve as liaison withregulatory agencies for significant regulatory issues to monitor and protect SGL interests.Key Accountabilities:• Manage NA EHSA Incident Management process respectively employee safety, process safety and environmental safety• Support site management for development of EHSA operating plans and budgets.• Monitor regulatory trends and work with sites to establish compliance programs.• Analyze key metrics to identify risks and establish Corporate EHSA programs to maintain acceptable risk levels.• Manage and maintain regular check and control measures (audits) to ensure compliance conformity and top safety performance• Evaluate EHSA systems and technologies and make recommendations.• Coach and mentor site EHSA staff and participate in performance metrics and evaluation assessments.• Facilitate NA EHSA meetings and communications to share corporate programs, common problems, and best practices.• Support Global EHSA activities and participate in project teams to ensure EHSA issues are effectively addressed for new ormodified manufacturing operations.• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for SGL NA product• Manage the on time and on quality ESG / CSR data generation, collection and distribution process• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring programs for SGL NA sites.• Responsible for $400k annual operating budget.• Local (Charlotte) EHSA responsibility including compliance and reporting for Service CenterSkills and Knowledge:• Bachelor or master’s degree in occupationalSafety and Environmental Sciences orEngineering required• Knowledge of Federal and State regulationspertaining to environmental and safety inindustrial manufacturing settings• Excellent written and verbal communicationskills with all levels of organization.• Strong customer service and relationshipbuilding skills.• Strong ability to define, document, test processimprovements including implementation oftools and technology.Experiences:• Minimum 15 years EHSA experience required.• Minimum 5 years of experience withincorporate or multi-site organization• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadingEHSA teams with a proven track record ofdriving results, mentoring staff, and managingprojects.Dimension:• Must be extremely organized, strong ability toprioritize, and multi-task in a fast-movingenvironmentWhat we offer:SGL offers a competitive benefits package including:Medical and Prescription Drug coverageDental insuranceVision insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Basic Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insuranceShort Term and Long Term Disability insuranceVoluntary Spouse Life insuranceVoluntary Child Life insurance401k Savings Retirement Plan with employer matchVacation daysPaid Holidays