Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Southwire Company; Denton (TX); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Southwire Company in Denton, Texas is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee the environmental health and safety functions across operations. The EHS Manager will ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years' experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on regulatory compliance and EHS program implementation. Key responsibilities include advising leadership on EHS matters, training staff, and evaluating EHS initiatives.

Qualificações

• Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in waste management, air/water permitting, emergency response and regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA).
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 10 hour, OSHA 30 hour, ASP, CSP, SMS.

Responsabilidades

• Advises senior leadership on complex EHS issues.
• Coordinates processes and assignments across departments.
• Implements EHS programs and systems for compliance.
• Evaluates performance of EHS initiatives and team members.
• Establishes relationships with regulatory agencies.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory compliance

EHS program implementation

Training and education

Risk mitigation

Continuous improvement

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

The EHS Manager manages the environmental health and safety (EHS) function across assigned operations and provides leadership to professional team members and/or supervisors. The EHS Manager is accountable for the performance and results of the EHS team, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. This individual adapts departmental plans and priorities to address operational challenges and evolving regulatory standards. Provides technical guidance and expertise to leadership, employees, and customers while developing and implementing programs that foster a culture of safety, compliance and environmental stewardship. Operates with guidance from Plant Manager and corporate safety. Collaborates cross-functionally to integrate EHS practices into business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership and department heads on complex EHS issues, offering expert recommendations to mitigate risks, comply with regulations and the overall safety culture within the organization.
• Coordinates processes and assignments across departments to ensure efficient and effective implementation of EHS policies and procedures, aligning resources with organizational goals.
• Defines project terms for EHS-related initiatives, setting clear objectives and expectations for team members and ensuring the successful execution of these projects in line with business priorities.
• Implements EHS programs and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including safety inspections, environmental assessments and training programs. Educates employees and leadership on EHS policies and procedures, conducting training sessions and providing guidance to foster a safety-conscious environment and prevent workplace accidents.
• Evaluates performance of EHS initiatives and team members by assessing program effectiveness, conducting audits and reviewing safety metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Establishes strong working relationships with external regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment with evolving regulations and best practices in environmental health and safety.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local EHS regulations, including environmental impact assessments, hazardous materials management and employee safety protocols, by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and compliance requirements.
• Leverage lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional ergonomic risk to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for team members.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related science.

Minimum five years’ experience in manufacturing environment.

Must have experience in waste management, air/water permitting, emergency response and regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA).

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related science.

Prefer 8-11 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred certifications: OSHA 10 hour, OSHA 30 hour, ASP, CSP, SMS.