The EHS & Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability programs at the company’s facility. This role ensures full regulatory compliance, safe working conditions, and continuous improvement in environmental performance while supporting Cirql’s mission to deliver low- impact, circular foam solutions for the athletic footwear industry.
Key responsibilities are as below:
EHS Leadership & Compliance:
· Lead and manage all EHS programs across the manufacturing site.
· Ensure compliance with:
+ Local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
+ Global EHS standards and corporate policies.
· Develop, implement, and maintain EHS management systems aligned with:
+ ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
+ ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).
+ GRS (Global Recycled Standards).
· Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
· Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety culture and behavior.
· Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and job safety analysis (JSA).
Environmental & Sustainability Management:
· Manage and improve environmental performance related to:
+ Energy consumption and energy efficiency.
+ Air emissions, VOC control, and chemical exposure management in foam production.
+ Water usage and wastewater treatment.
+ Solid waste reduction, recycling, and circular waste solutions.
· Lead site- level carbon footprint calculation (Scope 1 & 2; relevant Scope 3) and reduction initiatives.
· Support implementation of circular economy principles in foam manufacturing, including:
+ Use of recycled, bio- based, and recyclable materials.
+ Zero- waste- to- landfill and closed- loop initiatives.
Chemical & Process Safety:
· Oversee chemical management programs in compliance with:
+ GRS
+ Brand RSLs and chemical safety requirements.
+ ZDHC MRSL.
· Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and R&D teams to reduce chemical risks and environmental impact while maintaining product performance.
· Ensure safe storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemicals and foaming agents.
Customer, Audit & Certification Management:
· Act as site EHS & Sustainability lead for:
+ Customer audits (Higg FEM, SMETA, brand- specific EHS audits).
+ Third- party certifications and regulatory inspections.
· Prepare documentation, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
· Support communication of Cirql’s EHS and sustainability performance to global footwear brand partners.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
· Maintain accurate EHS and sustainability data related to:
+ Safety KPIs (TRIR, LTIR, near- miss reporting).
+ Energy, water, waste, emissions, and chemical usage.
· Prepare internal and external EHS & sustainability reports.
· Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking.
Training & Employee Engagement:
· Promote employee engagement, awareness, and ownership of EHS and sustainability goals.
· Build a proactive safety and sustainability culture across all levels of the organization.
· Develop and deliver EHS and sustainability training programs for employees and contractors.
