Specialist II, EHS

Southwire Company, LLC; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to support compliance and risk reduction across manufacturing areas. Responsibilities include hazard identification, investigations, training, and program deployment in alignment with company policies.

Minimum 2–4 years in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities plus a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science. Preferred certifications include GSP/ASP with 5–7 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering or Science.
• 2-4 years of experience in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.
• GSP or ASP certification preferred.
• Manufacturing or general industry experience preferred (5-7 years).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain processes to identify, evaluate, and control hazards through risk assessments and inspections.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance programs are implemented and maintained.
• Coordinate safety and environmental training and audits.
• Provide industrial hygiene support including exposure assessment and control implementation.
• Support development and deployment of EHS programs aligned with corporate standards.
• Assist with environmental compliance tracking and regulatory reporting.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Support EHS management systems and emergency preparedness.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections.

Skills

Investigation

Risk Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Record Keeping

Influencing Skills

Training And Development

Environmental Engineering

Safety Training

Biology

Environmental Science

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering or Science

GSP

ASP

5-7 Years Manufacturing Experience

Tools

Regulatory Databases

Safety Auditing Tools

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:BREMENEAST

Job Summary

Applies working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, company standards, and safe work practices to support compliance and risk reduction across assigned manufacturing and operational areas. Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections, job hazard analyses, and observations to identify hazards, environmental risks, and compliance gaps, and recommends corrective actions. Supports incident, nearamiss, and environmental event investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective action tracking. Analyzes safety, environmental, and audit data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Coordinates and delivers health, safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness training and audits in alignment with established programs and procedures. Implements sitealevel EHS initiatives and supports contractor safety and environmental requirements, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory expectations. Communicates hazards, environmental impacts, findings, and updates to supervisors and employees, reinforcing safe and environmentally responsible behaviors and a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining processes to identify, evaluate, and control safety and environmental hazards through risk assessments, inspections, and preventive measures.
• Implement and maintain required OSHA and environmental compliance programs in alignment with Southwire EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, deliver, and track required health, safety, and environmental training, including OSHAamandated and company EHS programs.
• Provide industrial hygiene and environmental exposure support, including evaluation of noise, chemical, and other occupational and environmental health risks, and support control implementation.
• Support the development and deployment of new EHS programs and initiatives, ensuring consistency with EHS management systems and corporate standards.
• Assist with environmental compliance assurance, including air, water, waste, DOT, spill prevention, chemical inventory management, and regulatory tracking.
• Participate in safety and environmental incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action tracking.
• Support implementation and sustainability of EHS management systems, including BBS, VPP, ISO, and similar frameworks.
• Support emergency preparedness and response, including drills, environmental response readiness, and coordination with emergency services and contractors.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as needed to support inspections, information requests, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering or Science discipline or other program applicable to the health, safety and environmental fields are required.

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Field of Expertise: Requires minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial health, safety, and environmental activities.

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: GSP, ASP

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Manufacturing or general industry

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 25

Climbing: 5%

Kneeling/Stooping: 5%

Moving: 10%

Standing: 10%

Sitting: 40%

Walking: 25

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Extreme Heat/Cold

Loud Noise

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns
• Customer Focus
• Balances Stakeholders
• Collaborates
• Nimble Learning

Skills

• Investigation
• Risk Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Record Keeping
• Influencing Skills
• Training And Development
• Environmental Engineering
• Safety Training
• Biology
• Environmental Science

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.