On-Site EHS Manager: Safety & Compliance Lead

Exemplar Global; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian partners with a textile manufacturing site seeking an on-site Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead safety and environmental initiatives. You’ll work with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to promote a safe workplace and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on hands-on safety, program development, incident investigations, and continuous improvement across safety and sustainability efforts at the facility.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience creating or maintaining safety programs, policies, procedures, or SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety awareness and build a proactive safety culture across the facility.
• Manage and enhance site-level health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Ensure practices align with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Perform routine workplace inspections and identify risks with improvements.
• Coordinate investigations following incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Create, update, and maintain safety procedures, policies, and SOPs.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality to embed safe work practices.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and facility preparedness.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for new and existing employees.
• Serve as a resource on workplace safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in environmental and sustainability efforts, including waste reduction and monitoring of energy, water, and waste.
• Maintain HSE records and assist with reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve safety and environmental performance.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety program development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety / related field

Job description

Dexian partners with a textile manufacturing site seeking an on-site Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead safety and environmental initiatives. You’ll work with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to promote a safe workplace and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on hands-on safety, program development, incident investigations, and continuous improvement across safety and sustainability efforts at the facility.