Plant EHS Leader - Safety, Compliance & Investigation

Serta Simmons Bedding; Houston (TX); 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

Sick days

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Houston, TX, to lead EHS programs across the plant. You will drive regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and implement the EHS Management System, partnering with leadership to maintain a safe work environment.

Ideal candidates have five years in manufacturing EHS, strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT/NFPA, and proficiency with Lean/Quality tools. Travel up to 50% may be required to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Five years working experience in EHS in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in incident investigation, hazard analysis/assessments, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the plant employees and management team by maintaining a visible presence on the floor.
• Coach, mentor and implement EH&S programs in the plant.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and standards.
• Inform management of new or conflicting legislative matters.
• Implement an Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS).
• Audit the SMS for compliance and update as needed.
• Organize safety staff and first aid coverage.
• Direct and support managers, supervisors, leads and employees on safety matters.
• Ensure incidents are reported and followed up, including workers' comp considerations.
• Lead investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.

Skills

Incident investigation

Hazard analysis

Regulatory standards

Lean and Quality Mgmt

Microsoft Office

Risk assessment

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Houston, TX, to lead EHS programs across the plant. You will drive regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and implement the EHS Management System, partnering with leadership to maintain a safe work environment.

Ideal candidates have five years in manufacturing EHS, strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT/NFPA, and proficiency with Lean/Quality tools. Travel up to 50% may be required to support multiple sites.