Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Dexian; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian partners with a well-established textile manufacturer to recruit an on-site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager. You will be the primary resource for safety and environmental compliance, closely collaborating with plant leadership and teams to foster a safer work environment.

The role emphasizes visibility on the factory floor, practical safety improvements, incident investigations, and alignment with OSHA and environmental standards across operations and sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and general manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience creating or maintaining safety programs, policies, procedures, or SOPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety awareness and build a proactive safety culture across the facility.
• Manage and enhance site-level health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Ensure practices align with OSHA and other regulations.
• Perform routine workplace inspections and identify safety risks.
• Coordinate investigations following incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Create, update and maintain safety procedures, policies, records and SOPs.
• Partner with operations, maintenance and quality to integrate safe practices into processes.
• Support emergency response planning, drills and facility preparedness.
• Deliver safety training for new and existing employees.
• Serve as a resource to employees and leadership on safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in environmental and sustainability efforts including waste reduction and resource monitoring.

Skills

Safety culture

OSHA compliance

Communication

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Environmental tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related

Job description

Dexian is partnering with a well-established textile manufacturing company to identify a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager. This position is fully on-site.

This individual will serve as the primary safety and environmental resource for the manufacturing site, working closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to promote a safe work environment and maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.

The position is ideal for someone who enjoys being visible on the manufacturing floor, partnering with employees and leadership, and finding practical ways to strengthen safety programs and reduce workplace risk.

Responsibilities:

• Drive safety awareness and help build a strong, proactive safety culture across the manufacturing facility.
• Manage and enhance site-level health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Ensure facility practices align with OSHA requirements and other applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform routine workplace inspections and identify potential safety risks and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate investigations following incidents and near misses and help establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Create, update, and maintain safety procedures, policies, records, and SOPs.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to incorporate safe work practices into manufacturing processes.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and overall facility preparedness.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for both new and existing employees.
• Serve as a resource to employees and leadership regarding workplace safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in environmental and sustainability efforts, including waste reduction and monitoring of energy, water, and waste.
• Maintain necessary HSE records and assist with applicable reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the facility’s safety and environmental performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related area preferred.
• 3+ years of experience involving workplace safety, environmental compliance, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience creating or maintaining safety programs, policies, procedures, or SOPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify potential hazards and recommend realistic corrective measures.
• Comfortable collaborating across operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.
• Exposure to environmental compliance, sustainability, waste reduction, or environmental tracking is a plus.