Plant EHS & Lean Operations Lead

L.B. Foster Company; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays + PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The L.B. Foster Company in Texas seeks an Operations Specialist III to support plant safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across EHS/CSI/ESG standards.

This role partners with Corporate EHS and ESG leadership to drive safety programs and lean manufacturing practices. Responsibilities include coordinating safety programs, onboarding and refresher training, developing JSA/SOP/VOP, and reporting safety metrics while guiding the workforce toward ongoing improvement and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years' experience preferred.
• LEAN and Project management experience; PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to government environmental and safety standards by facilitating programs and scheduling training.
• Coordinate safety-related programs with department and facility leaders and assess adherence.
• Oversee EHS orientation and training for all facility employees; coach and be a resource in the plant.
• Track and initiate training for hourly employees, including refresher training; use corporate software.
• Develop, review and update JSA, SOPs, and VOPs as needed.
• Organize daily safety topics for team huddles and participate in huddles.
• Compile and report safety metrics for the plant and compare to industry standards.
• Manage SOR card process and drive change initiatives.
• Handle workers' compensation claims and coordinate with insurer and leadership.
• Oversee EPA audits and ensure permits are in compliance with ISO-14001 and OHSAS-45001.
• Implement ESG policies and training per Corporate ESG Manager guidance.
• Manage project plans and roadmaps to drive accountability for ESG objectives.
• Review and coach workforce using training materials to improve ESG ratings.
• Schedule and manage monthly in-house SQCI audits.
• Lead 5S, Lean projects, and corporate reporting.
• Oversee company vehicle and CDL driver compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional team

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Change management

Strategic thinking

LEAN mindset

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The L.B. Foster Company in Texas seeks an Operations Specialist III to support plant safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement across EHS/CSI/ESG standards.

This role partners with Corporate EHS and ESG leadership to drive safety programs and lean manufacturing practices. Responsibilities include coordinating safety programs, onboarding and refresher training, developing JSA/SOP/VOP, and reporting safety metrics while guiding the workforce toward ongoing improvement and