About this role
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Overview:
You will serve as the primary Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) resource supporting third-shift operations at Polaris’ Huntsville, Alabama facility. In this role, you will help ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security regulations while supporting the implementation of enterprise-wide EHS policies, programs, and initiatives. You will partner with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders to promote safe operations, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to cross-site best practice sharing and enterprise EHS projects. This is a compelling opportunity to have a direct impact on employee safety, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and environmental programs within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and security regulations, as well as company policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate EHS training programs, including topics such as hazard communication, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste management, and storm water management.
• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments; identify risks, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and verify completion through follow-up activities.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyze near misses, EHS reports, and facility performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Manage hazardous waste compliance requirements and monitor waste handling and disposal activities.
• Coordinate required environmental monitoring, sampling, testing, and reporting activities to support permit and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit EHS documentation, permits, reports, plans, logs, and other regulatory records.
• Serve as a facility resource on employee safety, asset protection, emergency preparedness, site security, and EHS compliance matters.
• Support ergonomic assessments and continuous improvement efforts to reduce workplace injury risks.
• Review capital projects and contractor activities to ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
• Promote recycling initiatives and support the sharing of EHS best practices across sites.
Desired Competencies:
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an industrial health, safety, and environmental role within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and security regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting EHS training, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, reports, permits, and environmental compliance records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and support EHS initiatives and change efforts.
• First Responder, First Aid, and CPR certification.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).