Maintenance / EHS Supervisor

Emerson Electric Co; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Olive Branch, Mississippi, seeks a Maintenance / EHS Supervisor to lead maintenance and EHS across the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe, efficient workplace.

This hands-on role requires strong experience in managing staff, coordinating preventive maintenance, and collaborating with regulators; the ideal candidate will drive safety programs and 5S/hygiene initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
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• 4+ years in Maintenance/EHS and Facilities in a distribution center environment.
• 1
• 3+ years of supervisory experience overseeing hourly employees in a fast-paced DC setting.
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• Ability to independently lead and manage EHS programs.
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• Experience preparing for internal EHS audits.
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• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure adherence to EHS policies and procedures.
• Submit all required company and regulatory reports on time.
• Develop site personnel to support EHS programs.
• Assist in managing workers' compensation processes.
• Collaborate with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulators.
• Lead investigations of incidents and corrective actions.
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance.
• Represent management during EHS meetings and with facility personnel.
• Lead EHS and New Hire training for hourly and supervisory staff.
• Advisory role on the Safety Committee and OSHA compliance.
• Perform other EHS duties as required by management.
• Schedule and lead preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• Provide maintenance support for utilities, HVAC, and systems.
• Plan and lead maintenance projects and hygiene initiatives.
• Ensure 5S and hygiene compliance across the facility.
• Upgrade equipment to safer, more productive alternatives.

Skills

Maintenance/EHS leadership

Supervisory experience

MS Excel / PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office Suite

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Maintenance / EHS Supervisor to join our team in Olive Branch, Mississippi. In this role, you will lead Maintenance and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) functions while overseeing facility operations and powered equipment maintenance. You will play an essential role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

This opportunity is well-suited for someone who enjoys a hands‑on leadership role in a dynamic distribution center setting.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Implement, complete, and ensure adherence to Company's Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all required company and regulatory reporting requirements are submitted on-time.
• Develop non‑EHS site personnel to support implementation of EHS programs.
• Assist in the management of workers compensation.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, State/Local Regulators)
• Responsible to lead management personnel in the investigations of facility incidents and complaints regarding unsafe working conditions and practices. Help identify an immediate solution, the root cause, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Represent management during EHS Meetings along with the other facilitypersonnel.
• Serve as a facilitator for hourly and supervisory employee EHS and New Hire training.
• Serve as an advisory Member of the Safety Committee and adhere to OSHA regulations.
• Performs other EHS duties as required by management.
• Schedule and lead preventative maintenance for all machining, assembly and other equipment located in the Olive Branch facility.
• Provide maintenance support for the entire facilityincluding management of utilities, HVAC, fire suppressant systems, etc.
• Plan and lead overall maintenance and special projects.
• Responsible for ensuring facility atmosphere,5S and hygiene compliance.
• Assist in upgrading existing equipment to safer efficient and productive alternatives.
• Establishes and maintains specific preventive maintenance schedules on equipment and facilities.
• Performs other facility duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

You create and implement plans that allocate resources precisely. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High Scholl diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a Maintenance, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Facilities role within a distribution center environment.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience overseeing hourly employees in a fast‑paced distribution center setting.
• Proven ability to independently lead and manage EHS programs with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated success in preparing for and passing internal EHS audits.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Suite, with the ability to create reports, dashboards, and training materials.
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills, with experience leading safety meetings, training sessions, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience handling recordable injuries
• Experience administering workers compensation
• Exposure to all Industrial Hygiene Programs with emphasis on and ergonomics identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards to protect worker health and safety,
• Behavioral based safety background.
• Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Software a plus.
• Strong hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe complementary teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.