{"id":1209093,"url":"https://alion.io/job/slate-head-of-corporate-ehs","title":"Head of Corporate EHS","company":{"id":1772423,"name":"Slate Auto","domain":"slate.auto","url":"https://alion.io/company/slate-auto","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":7,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-26T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Warsaw, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":146000,"max_usd":264000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":256},"experience_years_min":12,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Incident Management","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T00:53:14Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"ABOUT SLATE\nAt Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love-and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.\n| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\nThe Head of Corporate EHS is a director-level leader responsible for the strategic vision, enterprise-wide oversight, and operational execution of all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs across Slate's manufacturing and corporate footprint. This role partners directly with senior executive leadership to build and sustain a world-class safety culture-establishing the systems, standards, and talent required to protect our people, ensure regulatory excellence, and advance Slate's commitment to responsible operations.\nThe Head of Corporate EHS provides leadership across all facilities-including the Warsaw, IN manufacturing campus and corporate offices-serving as the ultimate authority on EHS matters while driving integration of safety into every phase of product launch, manufacturing expansion, and daily operations.\n| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:\nStrategic EHS Leadership\nDefine Enterprise EHS Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year EHS roadmap aligned with Slate's growth plans, manufacturing scale-up, and organizational values.\nExecutive Reporting & Governance: Serve as the primary EHS advisor to the COO and Executive Leadership Team; present performance metrics, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives at the board and leadership level.\n EHS Management System: Establish, maintain, and continuously improve an enterprise EHS Management System (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or equivalent) across all company locations.\nCulture of Safety: Champion a behavioral-based safety culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement-visible at every level of the organization from frontline to C-suite.\nRegulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship\nRegulatory Oversight:: Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations including OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, DNR, and other relevant authorities.\n Environmental Programs: Oversee all environmental compliance programs including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste management, chemical storage, and spill prevention (SPCC).\nPermitting & Reporting: Direct all regulatory permitting activities; oversee timely and accurate submittal of required regulatory reports, manifests, and disclosures.\nSustainability Initiatives: Lead enterprise sustainability strategy including energy reduction, water conservation, waste minimization, and carbon footprint tracking in alignment with company ESG goals.\nHealth & Safety Program Management\nSafety Management Systems: Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs including hazard identification, risk assessment, JSA/JHA processes, machine guarding, LOTO, fall protection, and industrial hygiene.\n Incident Management: Lead the enterprise incident investigation framework using root cause methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree); ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified company-wide.\nOccupational Health: Oversee occupational health clinic operations and workers' compensation programs to ensure employees receive the highest standard of care and return-to-work support.\nEmergency Preparedness:: Develop, maintain, and test emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and business continuity protocols across all facilities.\nManufacturing & Startup Support\nNew Launch EHS Oversight: Provide EHS leadership during all phases of new facility construction, equipment installation, and manufacturing launch-evaluating layouts, safe work procedures, and commissioning safety for compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.\n Process Safety: Partner with engineering and operations to integrate safety into new manufacturing processes (stamping, body shop, paint, assembly, battery lines) from concept through production.\nErgonomics & Industrial Hygiene: Lead enterprise programs for ergonomics, noise monitoring, air quality, chemical exposure monitoring, and PPE selection.\nTraining, Education & Culture Development\nTraining Programs: Design and deliver scalable EHS training curriculum for all employee populations including new hire onboarding, contractor safety, supervisory training, and specialized operator programs.\nEHS Communication: Develop internal communication strategies to keep EHS top-of-mind across the enterprise and reinforce leading safety behaviors.\n Behavioral Safety: Champion behavioral-based safety (BBS) programs and frontline engagement initiatives that drive proactive hazard identification and near-miss reporting.\nTeam Leadership & Development\nBuild the Team: Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing EHS team including plant-level EHS Managers, regional leads, and occupational health personnel.\nCoaching & Mentorship: Provide strategic guidance, development planning, and mentorship to direct reports; foster a proactive, service-oriented EHS function across the enterprise.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Work as a trusted partner to Operations, Engineering, HR, Legal, Finance, and Facilities to integrate EHS considerations into all business decisions and capital projects.\nPerformance Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement\nKPIs & Leading Indicators: Establish and manage enterprise EHS KPIs including leading and lagging indicators; deliver clean, actionable reporting to plant and corporate leadership.\nAudits & Inspections: Direct the internal audit program and coordinate external regulatory inspections across all locations; ensure findings are tracked to closure.\nContinuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional EHS improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies; benchmark best-in-class automotive safety practices.\nDocumentation & Records:: Ensure accurate maintenance of all EHS records including SDS libraries, chemical approvals, training records, permits, inspection logs, and incident reports.\n| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree strongly preferred.\nMinimum of 12-15 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or director-level EHS leadership role.\nDemonstrated experience in automotive, advanced manufacturing, or high-growth industrial environments; startup or greenfield launch experience highly desirable.\nProven track record of building and scaling EHS programs from the ground up across multiple facilities and geographies.\nCertifications (Preferred)\nCertified Safety Professional (CSP)\nCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)\nISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor\nCHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)\nSkills & Competencies\nDeep expertise in OSHA, EPA, and state-level EHS regulations applicable to manufacturing operations.\nExceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence; ability to influence at all levels from frontline workers to the C-suite.\nStrong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills; proficiency in EHS software platforms and metrics reporting.\nProven project management capabilities with experience managing complex, multi-site EHS initiatives simultaneously.\nAbility to build trust, drive accountability, and foster a positive safety culture in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\nProficiency with EHS management software (e.g., Intelex, Cority, VelocityEHS, or equivalent EHSMS platforms).\nWorking Conditions\nPrimary work location: Warsaw, Indiana manufacturing campus, with regular travel to corporate offices and other company locations (estimated 20-30% travel).\nMix of office and manufacturing floor engagement required; must be able to conduct site inspections, audits, and field investigations.\nAvailability for after-hours response to EHS emergencies, regulatory inquiries, or critical incident situations.\nWHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?\nAt Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.\nSafety First\n\nDelight Customers\n\nOne Team\n\nRelentless Improvement\n\nFast, Frugal, and Scrappy\n\nRespectful Collaboration\n\nPositive Legacy\n\nWE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.\nSlate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.\nSlate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. 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