Senior Manager, EHS

Career Area:

Environmental Health and Safety

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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

As the Senior Manager, EHS, you will be providing strategic leadership and technical support to champion and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy for 10,000 (plus) people globally. This role will report into the Director, Human Resources and work with our employees to continue to build a culture that is relentless in its’ pursuit of a Zero Injury Safety Culture and achieving our sustainability goals.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic/International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic).
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.

What You Will Do:

• Building the divisional safety and sustainability strategy and govern execution plans.
• Lead a team of EHS and Occupational Health professionals who coach and guide our facilities around the world with both technical and cultural EHS and Occupational Health support.
• Serve as a business partner to senior leadership and facility managers to drive results on divisional and enterprise EHS goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Occupational Health nurses. Ensure the delivery of high-quality medical services by building organizational effectiveness and engagement within the team.
• Build innovative EHS solutions for our teams to achieve Zero Injury, utilizing data analytics, metrics, cultural insights, and other data sources.
• Identify safety, health, environmental hazards inherent in the organizations operations and establish guidelines for protection from those hazards.
• Responsible for sustainability strategy development and oversight of divisional sustainability goals and projects.
• Drive and report all EHS related metrics at divisional level.
• Oversee conformance and compliance risks, through Compliance Counsels and assessments.
• Lead EHS governance, communications and professional development with our internal customers.
• Oversee dangerous goods shipping compliance.
• Mentor and coach facility EHS teams throughout the division.
• Develop relationships and gain understanding of our internal customer needs (manufacturing, logistics, and office).
• Develop and share best-in-class examples of EHS Assurance Manual Requirements (Caterpillar Corporate Requirement).
• Provide technical EHS leadership, including building and delivering interactive training.
• Act as a liaison between regulatory/governmental agencies, including developing relationships.
• Represents division in corporate level projects, as well as in national and international EHS organizations.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability strategy; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model.
• Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.
• Managing Change: Knowledge of the necessity to adapt self and team to evolving business needs; ability to develop and implement new ideas and initiatives that improve the organization's performance in light of new requirements.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies; ability to implement EHS policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Environmental Health and Safety, or similar field of study.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including at the executive level.
• Previous experience building and executing an EHS strategy, especially focus in improving culture and capability building.
• Ability to set and execute a vision by inspiring and engaging teams through collaboration and communication.
• Previous experience in EHS within a manufacturing and/or logistics environment.
• Previous experience working with a global team.
• Proven ability to drive Safety Culture Change within a large organization.
• Proven ability to evaluate and solve complex technical and cultural EHS related issues.
• Extensive understanding of complex EHS concepts and regulations.
• Previous experience delivering Lean processes and solutions to customers, including minimizing waste throughout the division, providing clarity and driving to root cause.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 11, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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