As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world‑changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
The EHS Manager provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure best-in-class Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance across H.B. Fuller’s Latin American business and facilities. This role leads compliance management, project support, and continuous improvement initiatives, including Greenfield site development and regional standardization.
Primary Responsibilities
40% – EHS Compliance Management
Identify and translate EHS requirements from applicable regulations for facilities and business units
Train and develop EHS coordinators and facility managers/engineers
Promote use of EHS tools, manuals, and databases across LATAM
Develop programs based on existing and emerging regulations
Coordinate with insurance carriers for safety and property loss activities
Support and coordinate Process Safety Management activities
Complete regulatory submissions (e.g., TRI, NPRI, HAPs, Air Emission inventories)
Ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance tasks and agency submittals
40% – Project Work
Spend quality time across LATAM sites to coach and support local EHS and manufacturing teams
Strengthen capabilities and ensure consistent implementation of standards
Foster a culture of prevention and continuous improvement
Lead EHS implementation for new plant start‑ups (Greenfield projects)
Develop and implement EHS systems integrating corporate and local standards
Collaborate across regional teams to align project safety practices, permitting, and contractor management
20% – Compliance Review & Strategic Support
Review and guide corrective actions from audits and inspections
Inspect corrections for completeness and fulfillment of recommendations
Review CERs and facility/process plans to promote EHS best practices
Coordinate reviews with Corporate EHS and insurance carriers
Provide strategic input on facility design to streamline EHS practices
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in EHS management, preferably in a multinational manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of LATAM regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
Experience with Process Safety Management and risk assessment methodologies
Ability to travel across Latin America to support site‑level implementation
Strong communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Requirements
Experience leading EHS programs for Greenfield projects
Familiarity with global EHS systems and corporate standardization initiatives
Knowledge of regulatory reporting tools and databases
Experience coordinating with insurance carriers and external auditors
Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese and English)
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
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