Senior EHS Leader – Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

Southwire Company; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking an EHS Manager to lead the environmental health and safety function across assigned operations. You will provide technical guidance to leadership and develop programs that foster a culture of safety, compliance and environmental stewardship, operating with direction from the Plant Manager and coordinating cross-functionally.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, safety training, audits, and continuous improvement to reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related science.
• Minimum five years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in waste management, air/water permitting, emergency response and regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership and department heads on complex EHS issues, offering expert recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure safety culture across the organization.
• Coordinates processes and assignments across departments to implement EHS policies and procedures, aligning resources with goals.
• Defines project terms for EHS initiatives with clear objectives and expectations for team members.
• Implements EHS programs and systems to ensure regulatory compliance and internal policies, including inspections, assessments, and training.
• Evaluates performance of EHS initiatives through audits and safety metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establishes relationships with external regulatory agencies and stakeholders to align with evolving regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including environmental impact assessments and hazardous materials management.
• Manages recruitment, hiring, and development of EHS team members with coaching and mentorship.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and Kaizen events to reduce ergonomic risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies.
• Manages staff performance and development.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Training & Development

Record Keeping

Safety Training

Biology

Stormwater Management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety/Engineering

Job description

Southwire Company is seeking an EHS Manager to lead the environmental health and safety function across assigned operations. You will provide technical guidance to leadership and develop programs that foster a culture of safety, compliance and environmental stewardship, operating with direction from the Plant Manager and coordinating cross-functionally.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, safety training, audits, and continuous improvement to reduce risk.