Health, Safety And Environment Manager

wabashcareers; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an EH&S Manager to lead risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and culture-driven initiatives across the facility. You will guide environmental and safety programs, mentor staff, and drive world-class EHS performance with strong communication and leadership.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, oversee audits, and integrate EHS into daily operations while fostering an engaging safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety or EH&S related field.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains the EHS management system to meet regulations and standards.
• Integrates safety and environmental management into facility operations and goals.
• Ensures training compliance with laws and company rules.
• Oversees safety investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Conducts environmental and compliance audits and reports to regulators.
• Communicates effectively across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety or EH&S related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

OSHA standards

DOT standards

EPA standards

Job description

About the Role:

As an EH&S Manager, you will work on a variety of risk reduction, continuous improvement, regulatory, and culture-based projects. Activities include, but are not limited to, daily interaction with all levels of the organization at the facility, analyzing and prioritizing risk and injury trends, facilitating company EHS initiatives, and mentoring/coaching the local team towards an engaging EHS culture. This position is responsible for driving world class EHS performance. You will oversee the EHS programs and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. This position will help create and communicate an attainable vision for the operations and strategically lead them toward those goals.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains the Company's EH&S management system to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and standards including those for general industry, industrial hygiene, fire safety, confined space, powered industrial truck, hazardous waste, ISO 14001 and clean air requirements
• Responsible for full integration of safety and environmental management into the facility's operations. Works with facility management to ensure the facility safety and environmental goals are met
• Remains knowledgeable and well-versed on all pertinent information and developments in Federal, State, Local laws, and Company regulations/requirements
• Assists in the verification that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations
• Educates, trains, and provides support to operations in the development and execution of consistent safety and environmental management programs
• Conducts environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards
• Files appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies
• Ensures all training is completed in compliance with Federal, State, Local laws and Company regulations/requirements
• Manages Company safety investigation process, conducts root cause analysis and identifies sustainable corrective actions to eliminate repeat incidents
• Ensures effective and timely communications across all levels of the organization
• Must be a change agent and can quickly adapt to and influence change
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety or EH&S related field
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge of state Worker's Compensation Regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical Thinking Skills -- job requires analyzing information, using logic to address work-related issues and problems
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization as well as external parties

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.