Senior Manager, EHS

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 and jobsite 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, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: BWP

Job Summary

Job Summary/Objective:

As the Senior Manager, EHS at Southwire, you will provide pivotal safety leadership, leading a diverse workforce through best-in-class strategies, programs, and processes at our level one site. Leading our Culture of Zero, you are tasked with developing, implementing, directing, and enforcing EH&S procedures, programs, processes, and systems. Your goal is to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements and to minimize EH&S risks to the company, its team members, the environment, and the communities where we operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and create synergies for environmental, safety, and health matters across the level one site, managing EHS professionals.
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive EH&S procedures, programs, and processes in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.
• Audit and monitor activities to ensure all safety and health regulatory requirements are being met. Including but not limited to Key Performance Measures (KPIs), TTIs expectations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing recommendations based on findings.
• Educate and train team members on EH&S policies, behavior-based safety principles, and energy-based safety components, ensuring understanding and compliance across the workforce.
• Manage and execute safe work procedures, conduct EHS audits/inspections, and lead safety/security projects based on identified budget to address risk reduction and compliance assurance.
• Oversee contractor safety, ensuring all external partners adhere to Southwire's EHS standards.
• Lead incident investigations, develop injury prevention plans, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate effectively with the EHS Director, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports on EHS performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS practices, fostering a culture of zero safety and environmental
• Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency, and occupational health processes and regulatory agencies.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, or related field

Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in EHS roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership position overseeing a significant team.

Field of Expertise: Manufacturing or Distribution

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Masters

Field of Expertise: Manufacturing or Distribution

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:

• Proven track record of implementing and managing comprehensive EHS programs and achieving measurable improvements in safety and environmental performance.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively.
• Experience in conducting EHS audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Spans of Control

Reports To (Supervisor Title): Site Leader

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Direct Reports Job Title(s): EHS Specialist, EHS Admin, Intern

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: Domestic

% of Time: Up to 25%

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting % Time 5

Weight: Up to 50 lbs

• Climbing % Time 5
• Kneeling/Stooping % Time 5
• Standing % Time 30
• Sitting % Time 30
• Walking % Time 25

Working Conditions

• Office
• Laboratory
• Plant Floor
• Various Shifts
• Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays
• Extreme Heat/Cold
• Heights/Elevated Platforms
• Confined Spaces
• Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals
• Loud Noise

Equipment

• Computer/Keyboard
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes
• Hard Hat

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

Skills

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• 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.

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