Environmental Health & Safety

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

13+ holidays

Sick days

Disability benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS programs at our plant, ensuring a safe work environment and regulatory compliance. The role involves coaching teams, implementing the EHSMS, and coordinating audits and safety communications.

The ideal candidate has five years of manufacturing EHS experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven incident investigation skills. Travel up to 50% and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Five years working experience in EHS in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in incident investigation, hazard analysis/assessments, and problem solving.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI).
• Proficient in applying risk assessment to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Environmental, Health and Safety activities at the plant.
• Support plant employees and management with visible safety presence.
• Coach and implement EH&S programs; ensure compliance with legislation.
• Audit SMS and update to align with project scope and conditions.
• Organize safety staff, first aid coverage, and safety boards.
• Investigate incidents, determine root cause, and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Lean / Quality

MS Office

Travel 50%

Incident investigation

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

Compensation:

$98,000–$120,000

Compensation is based on education, certifications, and relevant experience.

What You'll Do:

• The Environmental Health & Safety Manager reports to the Plant Operations Manager and is responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Provide support to the plant employees and management team by maintaining a visible presence on the floor by attending each shift on a rotational program designed by him/her.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and implementation of the EH&S programs in the plant.
• Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation and applicable standards, to ensure compliance.
• Inform the management team and supervisors of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the plant operations.
• Implement an Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors and community.
• Regularly audit the SMS for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with project scope and conditions.
• Organize and schedule required safety staff and first aid coverage.
• Provide direction, support and resource to all managers, supervisors, leads and employees.
• Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately both internally and to the EHS Director.
• Participate in Incident Care and Case Management activities for Workers Comp injury cases.
• Lead investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.
• Ensure injured workers are offered modified duties as appropriate and required documentation has been completed.
• Monitor and follow up on modified workers in the plant.
• Ensure new hires are orientated on EHS expectations, and all required documentation is completed accurately and forwarded to Human Resources.
• Ensure safety boards with postings including but not limited to: Environmental Health and Safety policy, inspection and audit results, project hazard assessment, location of first aid, etc. are maintained and current.
• Responsible for distribution and communication of the required safety material to include: SSB’s EH&S policies, the applicable state/provincial legislation and regulations, site safety inspection forms, observation forms.
• Prepare and participate in audits.
• Communicate, coach and assist plant staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.
• Coordinate a regular meeting with leadership team to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events.
• Responsible for leading all day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities at the resident plant location while providing oversight, guidance, and support for EHS programs and compliance across multiple plant locations.

What You'll Bring

• Five years working experience in EHS in a manufacturing environment. Experience in conducting incident investigation, hazard analysis/assessments, and problem solving.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA fire codes, ANSI standards, etc.).
• Strong orientation toward data and financial analysis. Familiar with Lean and Quality Management techniques and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to visit other site locations for support.
• Excellent Incident Investigation skills
• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions
• Analytical skills
• Probability and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organizational skills

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Annual employee contribution to HSA
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• 12 company holidays
• Sick days
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.