Environmental Health Safety Lead

About FUCHS: FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 billion. We provide high-quality lubricants and services to nearly every industrial sector. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry, and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base. Why FUCHS? Because Your Success Moves Us. 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. When you join FUCHS, you’re not just taking a job, you’re launching a career. Salary: FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity. Your Responsibilities: 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. Specific responsibilities include: 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. Travel requirements: Willingness and ability to travel up to 5% of the time. Qualifications we are looking for: 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. What You’ll Get: A dynamic, supportive team environment Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (details here: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits) Career growth in a global company that values your ideas and initiative Ready to move your world with us? Apply today and become part of a company that’s shaping the future of lubrication technology, one batch at a time. FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).