• Manager, EHS - Environmental Health and Safety

    Southwire (El Paso, TX)


    Manager, EHS - Environmental Health and Safety

     

    **Date:** Apr 18, 2025

    **Location:** EL Paso, TX, US, 79912

    **Company:** Southwire Company LLC

    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?

    Southwire Job Description

    Job Summary/Objective:

    (Purpose of the job)

    The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of the El Paso facility. This role is essential in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement through Southwire's Operational Perfection System (OPS) principles. The EHS Manager will lead initiatives to achieve zero recordable incidents, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and champion safety values such as OSHA VPP. This position requires a strong commitment to Southwire's core values of empowerment, trust, consistency, and inclusion.

    Key Responsibilities

    (List in order of importance; max 10 responsibilities)

    • Safety Leadership: Lead and support the implementation of safety programs and initiatives aligned with Southwire's OPS culture, aiming for zero incidents.

    • Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations, and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

    • Training & Development: Develop, implement, and sustain safety training programs for all employees, fostering a proactive safety culture.

    • Hazard Prevention: Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify and eliminate safety hazards in the workplace.

    • Environmental Stewardship: Oversee compliance with environmental regulations, including waste stream analysis and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

    • Incident Reporting & Analysis: Manage the reporting, investigation, and analysis of incidents and near-misses, driving corrective and preventive actions.

    • Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement in safety and environmental practices, utilizing OPS principles to enhance performance.

    • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with Plant Management, Manufacturing, Quality, HR, and other departments to integrate safety into all operations.

    • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and submit required environmental and safety reports, including air and water quality documentation.

    • OSHA VPP Leadership: Promote and maintain OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety.

     

    Education, Experience, and Skills

     

    (Required or preferred minimum levels to function in role)

    Required

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

     

    Specialized Degree: Engineering, Industrial Safety, or Business Administration

    Certificates:

    Years of Experience: 3Field of Expertise: Industrial safety management experience

     

    Preferred

     

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

     

    Specialized Degree: Engineering, Industrial Safety, or Business Administration

     

    Certificates: Professional safety certification

     

    Years of Experience: 3Preferred Field of Expertise: Industrial safety management experience

     

    Competencies

     

    Attracts Top Talent

     

    Drives Results

     

    Courage

     

    Decision Quality

     

    Financial Acumen

     

    Communicates Effectively

    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.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** El Paso