Environment, Health and Safety Manager H/F

Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in‑vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Position overview

An exciting new position has opened up in our Loire Plant as EHS Manager, reporting directly to the Plant Manager & EHS Manager Europe and Africa.

As EHS Manager, you will work closely with and support the Plant Manager to provide an efficient and effective health, safety and environmental support service to the Loire Site in order to ensure the Plant meets its Business Objectives, continually promote a positive Health and Safety culture whilst complying with all applicable legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sustain a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture across the site
• Advise and support management and employees on HSE compliance and best practices
• Drive achievement of HSE targets, including zero lost time accidents
• Manage HSE reporting, investigations (accidents & near misses), and corrective actions
• Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, and DSE assessments are in place
• Maintain and support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, including internal audits
• Lead safety inspections, audits, and improvement plans across the plant
• Manage contractor and visitor safety, permits to work, and statutory inspections
• Deliver HSE training, safety campaigns, and employee engagement activities
• Ensure compliance with machinery safety, CE marking, LOTO, and Lear HSE directives

Key skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position as Manager
• Experience of delivering training sessions to groups and individuals
• Strong IT skills including Word and Excel
• Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent)
• ISO14001 Auditor Certification (internal)
• ISO 45001 Auditor Certification (internal)
• Higher level Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH diploma or equivalent)
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA Management Certificate
• Proficiency in both English & French languages, spoken and written

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Access to Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.