Senior Supervisor EHS

Career Area: Environmental Health and Safety Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Role definition: Provide guidance, coaching, and strategic direction to hourly, salaried, and management employees involved in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and compliance within a small to medium-sized facility.

Recognizes potential environmental, health, and safety risks within organizational operations and implements preventive measures and guidelines to mitigate those risks. Coordinates and ensures completion of EHS training programs to meet regulatory requirements and support facility, business unit, and organizational goals. Conducts audits and evaluations of EHS programs to verify compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and site-specific operational needs. Reviews and analyzes EHS performance metrics to identify trends, proactively communicate concerns to management, and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Degree Requirement : Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Safety Engineering, or a related field.

Descriptors Risk Management Generates, analyzes, and interprets standard risk assessment and risk management reports to support informed decision-making. Recognizes technology, security, and financial risks that may impact the assigned function or business area. Develops, coordinates, and oversees risk management activities within the designated area of responsibility. Maintains documentation of risk management processes, procedures, and key activities specific to the business unit. Reviews and assesses risk evaluation methodologies and tools applicable to a particular business function to ensure effectiveness and compliance. Collaborating Demonstrates the ability to contribute effectively to cross-functional teamwork and collaborative business initiatives. Supports the planning and coordination of collaborative meetings and discussions under general supervision. Assists in communicating common objectives and aligning stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. Encourages cooperation and knowledge sharing across different generations, departments, regions, and organizational levels. Contributes to resolving business challenges and achieving organizational objectives through effective teamwork and collaboration. Decision Making and Critical Thinking Distinguishes between assumptions, viewpoints, and historical context when evaluating situations and making recommendations. Reviews previous decisions to identify lessons learned and opportunities to enhance future decision-making processes. Analyzes and validates decision alternatives, assessing potential outcomes and business impacts. Provides guidance to others in interpreting data, evaluating options, and selecting effective solutions. Applies appropriate decision-making methods, including consultative, directive, and consensus-based approaches, depending on business needs. Promotes objective evaluation of assumptions, established practices, and available information to support sound and unbiased decisions. Overcoming Resistance to Change Demonstrates the ability to successfully navigate and address resistance to organizational and operational change. Quickly adapts to evolving responsibilities, priorities, and business requirements. Communicates the benefits and implications of change in a clear, constructive, and