Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Serta Simmons Bedding; Hazleton (Luzerne County); 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

Sick days

Company paid disability

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager in Hazleton, PA. The role leads EH&S programs, audits, and compliance, while supporting floor operations and a rotating shift presence.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of health and safety experience, a supervisory background, and travel up to 50%. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years Health and Safety experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time to visit other site locations.
• Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate or CRSP would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-floor presence to plant employees and management; rotate across shifts.
• Coach, mentor, and implement EH&S programs in the plant.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Inform management of new or conflicting legislative matters affecting operations.
• Lead the Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS).
• Audit SMS for compliance and update per project scope.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Risk assessment

Travel 50%

Incident investigation

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

Health and Safety degree

CRSP (asset)

Diploma/Certificate

Job description

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Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location: Hazleton, PA, US, 18202

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®andTuft & Needle®.

Compensation:

$98,000-$120,000 per year

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.
• Organise 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.

How You'll Do It:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 5 years Health and Safety experience
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position
• Ability to travel 50% of teh time to visit other site locations
• Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate or CRSP would be an asset.

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 programsincludingFriends 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.

Nearest Major Market: Scranton

Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre