Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. Want more of the story? Check out our background here. 

 

About the team and position

We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our EHS team and support our mission to build strong health and safety programs as well as environmental compliance initiatives.  The EHS Manager will help manage compliance programs, guide corrective actions, support ongoing environmental and health and safety needs across the organization, and manage a team of direct reports.  This individual will play an integral role in the collection, review, and reporting of information to regulatory agencies in addition to optimizing the EHS programs. Experience and demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration skills, and strong people leadership and team development will be critical to the EHS Manager’s success.

 

What you’ll be doing

• Day to day leadership of the Environmental Health and Safety team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships within the EHS team, Carvana’s on-site Inspection Center leadership teams, and various other internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with EHS regulations. 
• Assist in the development and management of information systems related to recordkeeping for EHS management and compliance programs.
• Support the ongoing compliance with multimedia environmental permits and regulatory requirements across a regional operating area.
• Collaborate with outside consultants as needed.
• Monitor programs and performance to track compliance and effectiveness of all EHS initiatives.
• Participate with Safety Action Teams (SATs) across operating locations in the assigned region.
• Review management tools and measurement systems to facilitate compliance and the ability to satisfy regulatory scrutiny.
• Directly interface with OSHA and Environmental regulators on the company’s behalf.
• Collaborate with properties regarding corrective actions and/or alleged violations.
• Provide ongoing support for regulatory questions across numerous jurisdictions.
• Review development plans for compliance and permitting concerns.
• Lead environmental due diligence efforts as needed.
• Other tasks related to environmental affairs and health and safety  as assigned by team leadership.

What you should know

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience directly supervising and managing a team.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience (including graduate work) within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field. 
• Demonstrated technical skills with indoor air quality, asbestos (NIOSH 582), and other industrial hygiene topics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven skill set.
• Experience working closely and communicating effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders in an ever-changing, rapid growth environment with tight deadlines; Ability to take initiative in a constantly-changing work environment while maintaining flexibility and a collaborative attitude.
• Able to help create, develop and implement process improvement(s).
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Crisis Management Leadership experience.
• Knowledge of how to utilize Microsoft systems.

We’d love it if you also have

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification. 
• Familiarity with federal environmental, health, and safety regulations and permitting