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EHS & Facilities Manager

AVL NA Corporate Services

Plymouth, MI

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JOB TYPE
Employee
SKILLS
Auditing, Budget Management, Campaigns, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, External Audit, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazardous Materials/Substances, ISO 14001, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, OSHA, Outsourcing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Records Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Engineering, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Security Monitoring, Set Goals, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Plymouth, MI
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AVL North America Corporate Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS & Facilities Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Michigan and California locations. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainability initiatives while overseeing facility maintenance and contractor activities.

The ideal candidate will serve as the organization’s EHS subject matter expert, leading strategy development, compliance programs, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 14001 and applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and California EPA). You will play a critical role in developing safety programs, conducting audits, managing environmental reporting, and leading incident investigations.

In addition, this position oversees facilities operations, including budget management, vendor services, infrastructure standards, and site safety. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver training, drive employee engagement, and ensure safe and compliant operations across all sites.

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field
  • 7–10+ years of progressive EHS experience
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and EHS management systems
  • Proven leadership in building safety programs and driving cultural change
  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred

This is an on-site leadership role requiring the ability to travel between locations in and around our Plymouth, MI facilities with occassional trips to our Lake Forest, CA facility and customer site visits and will engage in both office and industrial environments.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.


 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

EHS Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs aligned with ISO 14001 and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on environmental and occupational safety matters across assigned locations.
  • Establish EHS goals, KPIs, and dashboards; monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and accountability at all organizational levels.

 

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with regulatory agencies including OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA, California EPA, and local authorities.
  • Oversee environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance programs (air, water, waste, hazardous materials).
  • Maintain required documentation including SARA Tier II reporting, SPCC plans, wastewater reporting, and hazardous waste management records.
  • Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, external and internal (headquarters) auditors, and external stakeholders.

 

Risk Management & Safety Programs

  • Develop and implement risk assessment processes for facilities, operations, and new equipment/processes.
  • Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
  • Oversee OSHA recordkeeping (including OSHA 300 logs) and required regulatory submissions.
  • Establish, maintain, and audit safety procedures, work instructions, and emergency response plans.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across all sites.

 

Training & Employee Engagement

  • Design and manage EHS training programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Partner with operational leadership to deliver specialized and role-specific safety training.
  • Lead employee engagement efforts including safety committees, drills, and awareness campaigns.

 

Environmental & Sustainability Programs

  • Manage environmental monitoring and reporting including energy, water, and waste metrics.
  • Drive sustainability and “green” initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Complete sustainability questionnaires by working with other functional departments.
  • Ensure effective hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal practices.

 

Facilities Management & Contractor Oversight

  • Manage facilities budget and related activities
    • Contracted facility services (cleaning, lawn and snow removal, facility inspections, outsourced maintenance
  • In conjunction with IT Department, manage access and security for all facilities
  • Keep up the appearance and safety of the facility to ensure that they meet the needs of the organization and its employees.
  • Oversee contracted services impacting EHS performance (e.g., waste disposal, maintenance, inspections).
  • Ensure facility operations, maintenance, and infrastructure meet safety and environmental standards.
  • Manage safety requirements for contractors and employees working on customer sites, including construction safety compliance.

 

Systems, Audits & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain EHS management systems aligned with corporate/global standards.
  • Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires.  Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

 

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Veterans/Disabled.

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.avl.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling (734)-446-4106.

 

 

ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

 

AVL North America has a staff of more than 550 people and has four technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.

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