Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Analyst

Requisition ID: 70605 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. ## This role in summary Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Analyst. This is an onsite role at our Cleveland, TN location. As the EHS Analyst, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe work environment focused on accident prevention, emergency control, and strict regulatory compliance. You will champion the plant's occupational safety programs, ensuring adherence to the Whirlpool Global EHS Policy and driving the plant's quality and safety objectives. You will lead the "Whirlpool We Care" Management System standards and possess the explicit authority to halt any process or activity that poses a critical risk to employee health, safety, or the environment. ## Your responsibilities will include * Compliance & Safety Protocols: Ensure full compliance with legal requirements by identifying, evaluating, and implementing specific protocols and operational controls. Demand adherence to corporate and legal standards. * Management System Leadership: Lead the implementation, certification, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Whirlpool We Care Management System. Act as an Element Champion during internal and external audits. * WCM Safety Pillar Management: Manage the WCM Safety Pillar methodology, including its indicators, standards, budgets, and required documentation. Coordinate related training sessions for all employees and contractors. * Audits & Inspections: Ensure ongoing facility compliance. Lead and participate in regulatory and WCM audits, ensuring the timely closure of all findings from audits, inspections, and walk-throughs. * Team Leadership: Supervise and lead the safety techs team * Project & Change Management: Ensure all plant changes and new projects are implemented according to WCM and Whirlpool standards. Implement improvements via the Safety Route Map in coordination with other departments and external contractors. * Performance Tracking: Monitor and measure departmental KPIs, ensuring all safety objectives are consistently met, and execute on-time closures of actions assigned in the Safety Compliance Calendar. ## Minimum requirements * Bachelor’s Degree * 2+ years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety ## Preferred skills and experiences * Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering, or EHS field) * Experience in safety legal requirements * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * 1+ years of experience in World Class Manufacturing (WCM SAF) * Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal OSHA laws, regulations, and environmental standards * Core Skills: Strong capabilities in Strategic Planning, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making * Interpersonal Skills: Excellent Teamwork, Effective Communication, Proactivity, Leadership, and People Management skills ## What we offer Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required). ## Additional information Whirlpool’s Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including: * Always On Flexibility \- You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. * Two-Week Work from Anywhere \- Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year. * Sabbatical \- Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. #LI-JR1