About This Role
This role provides leadership and support for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs at JCB North America Headquarters. The EHS Manager develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs, ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws, and regulations to achieve an injury-free work environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and JCB’s health and safety program requirements
- Serve as lead for specific safety programs to implement and sustain requirements and training
- Integrate continuous improvements in safety systems and help drive employee engagement to achieve desired results
- Collaborate with JCB employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of programs such as Safe Work Observations, Hazard Recognition, and Ergonomic Evaluations
- Conduct EHS related inspections and audits, generate reports, and communicate findings
- Provide day-to-day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of management, peers, and employees
- Work closely with all department managers and employees to drive, build, and sustain a healthy safety culture
- Work and communicate with injured employees, medical professionals, claims staff, and others to obtain the necessary information to ensure best interest of employees and the company are met
- Manage the development, implementation, and delivery of EHS related training programs, including new hire and refresher training for all employees as needed
- Serve as incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related field or equivalent
- 5-7+ years EHS related experience in general industry manufacturing environments with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety field
- Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law
Nice to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety
- 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations
- Environmental certifications
- Advanced knowledge of fire protections systems
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Important Details
- Schedule: flexible, including Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm
- Contract: Full Time, Exempt
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026
Application Process
- Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
- Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
- Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
- Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
- Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
- Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
About the Company
With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors. As a family-owned business, JCB is accountable to its customers—not shareholders—which gives it the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value.
