Manager, EHS

Southwire Company, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Insurance Packages (Health, Life, etc)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is hiring an EHS leader to manage the environmental health and safety function across our Dallas Fort Worth Distribution Center. You will guide a professional team, ensure regulatory compliance, and align safety programs with business goals to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related safety discipline, 5–7 years in manufacturing/distribution, and certifications such as OSHA 10/30, ASP, CSP, or SMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial safety, or related science with experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour, ASP, CSP, SMS certifications.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing/distribution, occupational safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Experience with waste management, EPCRA, storm water, spill prevention, air, and waste.
• Preferred: specialized degrees in engineering or safety disciplines and professional safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership on complex EHS issues to mitigate risks and strengthen safety culture.
• Coordinates cross-departmental EHS policy implementation and resource alignment.
• Defines terms for EHS initiatives and ensures successful project execution.
• Implements EHS programs, conducts inspections, assessments, and trainings.
• Evaluates EHS initiatives via audits and safety metrics to drive improvements.
• Maintains relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Manages recruitment, hiring, and development of EHS staff.
• Leads lean and Kaizen initiatives to reduce ergonomic risk and improve safety.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Influencing Skills

Training And Development

Investigation

Risk Analysis

Record Keeping

Environmental Science

Safety Training

Biology

Continuous Improvement Process

Accountability

Stormwater Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering/Industrial Safety degree

OSHA 10-hour

OSHA 30-hour

ASP

CSP

SMS

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location: Dallas Fort Worth Distribution Center

Job Summary

Manages the environmental health and safety (EHS) function across assigned operations, providing leadership to professional team members and/or supervisors. Is accountable for the performance and results of the EHS team, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations. 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 the director and 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.
• Manages the recruitment, hiring, and development of EHS team members, providing coaching and mentorship to ensure ongoing professional growth and operational efficiency within the team.
• 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: engineering, industrial safety, or related science with experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment

Licenses/Certificates: OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour, ASP, CSP, SMS

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: manufacturing/distribution, occupational safety experience in general industry, and 5-year experience of environmental efforts with waste management, EPCRA, storm water, spill prevention, air, and waste

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: engineering, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, public safety, engineering, or even science disciplines like chemistry or biology

Licenses/Certificates: Professional certification in safety desired.

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Waste Management, Air/Water Permitting, Emergency Response, and regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA)

Spans of Control

Number of Direct Reports: 1-2

Travel

None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 15%

Standing: 10%

Sitting: 75%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

• Attracts Top Talent
• Drives Results
• Courage
• Decision Quality
• Financial Acumen
• Communicates Effectively

Skills

• Environmental Engineering
• Regulatory Compliance
• Influencing Skills
• Training And Development
• Investigation
• Risk Analysis
• Record Keeping
• Environmental Science
• Safety Training
• Biology
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Accountability
• Stormwater Management

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.