Senior Manager – Operational EHS (Site Leader)
GE VernovaWilmington, NC
Full Time
Posted September 2, 2026
$113k - $113k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 1, 2026
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Job Description
The Senior Manager, Operational EHS (Site Leader) serves as the primary EHS subject matter expert and operational leader for the Wilmington site fixed facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Site EHS Ownership: Function as the primary onsite EHS authority, providing daily guidance and oversight for all environmental, health, and safety activities.
- Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and retain a medium-to-large team of EHS professionals. Cultivate a high-performing culture by providing technical guidance and performance management for direct reports.
- Operational Integration: Partner with production and facility managers to solve complex EHS challenges within interdependent manufacturing cycles. Drive EHS initiatives and process improvements that support site output without compromising safety standards.
- Strategic Compliance & Risk Management: Interpret shifting internal policies and external regulatory requirements to implement site-specific best practices. Lead risk mitigation projects and ensure all operational plans align with corporate safety mandates.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Function as the key liaison between EHS and other facility functions. Negotiate safety priorities with stakeholders, communicate complex risk data to site leadership, and influence external partners or vendors to adhere to site safety protocols.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Evaluate site-specific data, challenge conflicting reports, and utilize multi-functional internal and external resources to make high-impact decisions that prevent incidents and improve facility performance.
Requirements
- Operational Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex EHS programs from planning through execution, specifically in a site-based or shop-floor environment.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Rigor: Exceptional ability to analyze technical site data, identify root causes of complex process issues, and develop creative, sustainable solutions.
- Executive Communication: High proficiency in translating complex safety data into actionable insights for leadership and effectively negotiating safety protocols with cross-functional peers and external partners.
- Interpersonal Influence: Ability to build strong relationships across the facility to foster a culture of safety accountability and drive engagement at all levels.
- Strategic Planning: Strong project management skills with the ability to document, market, and implement safety programs that align with broader business unit goals.
- Education/Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college; OR a high school diploma/GED with 5-10 years of progressive experience in EHS or related operational functions.
- Site-Specific Expertise : Extensive professional experience working within fixed facilities.
- Technical Insight: Demonstrated proficiency in applying complex engineering or manufacturing safety techniques to high-risk industrial environments.
- Leadership Track Record: Proven experience managing, developing, and retaining teams of professional-level staff.
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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