Senior Manager, EHS Compliance

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Senior EHS Manager – Compliance Assurance, is responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role leads compliance audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and sustainable workplace. The ideal candidate combines regulatory expertise with strong leadership and communication skills to drive a culture of proactive compliance and operational excellence. This position must sit in one of the following Watts Manufacturing locations: Ft. Worth, TX; Franklin, NH; Columbus, OH; or North Andover, MA. This is not a remote opportunity.
50% domestic travel.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess the potential impact on the organization.
• Maintain EHS compliance programs aligned with national, regional, and local regulations and update, as necessary, to ensure compliance.
• Support sites globally relative to legal obligations, company requirements, and other obligations.
• Lead the internal EHS audit program including (1) auditor development/training, (2) scheduling, (3) executing, and (4) effectiveness for the globally organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS requirements into business processes and projects.
• Support EHS integration post M&A activities
• Lead onboarding for new hired EHS professionals
• Deliver training and awareness programs to promote compliance and safety culture.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), data analytics, and execute trend analysis across the global organization.
• Implementing the EHS Framework program consistency across the globe with follow-on gap planning
• Lead the global ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification and ISO45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System and certifications.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding environmental and safety practices.
• Analyze the effectiveness of the EHS program against business KPIs
• Lead the identification of environmental risks & opportunities and work with other functional and operating teams to execute improvement plans.
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of EHS experience, preferably in industrial manufacturing plus 3+ years’ experience in environmental regulatory compliance and/or process safety in the metalworking or chemical industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with EHS management systems and audit protocols.
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work on-site (Monday – Friday).  The temperature in the factory is not temperature controlled. The noise is loud. There is machinery, dust, fumes and particulates in the air.

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

The expected salary range for this position is $115,740 - $132,000 yearly.  Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.