Environmental, Health Safety Lead

Environmental, Health, & Safety Lead

Location(s):
Mesquite, TX, US, 75181 Function:
Envir, Health and Safety Audience:
Experienced Professional Work Arrangement:
On Site

The Facility Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining a culture grounded in an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental compliance. This leader will champion a zero-injury mindset by driving the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical safety programs—including Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention—while ensuring all EHS processes and practices meet the highest standards.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, focused on proactively identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazards to protect employees, assets, and the environment. By leveraging best practices, data-driven analysis, and behavior-based safety principles, the EHS Lead will inspire engagement at every level of the organization and help build a world-class safety culture. As a key member of the site leadership (steering) team, the EHS Lead acts as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert, and coach—partnering across the business to solve complex safety challenges, drive innovation in hazard identification, and elevate overall site capability.

• Safety Leadership & Risk Management
• Drive a proactive safety culture by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all operations, including manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
• Lead formal risk assessments and continuously update them to reflect operational changes and evolving standards
• Investigate all incidents—including near misses and workers' compensation cases—ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
• Program Development & Compliance
• Lead the development and enhancement of Critical Safety Foundations and SIF programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee environmental reporting and maintain accurate documentation and EHS records
• Manage Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems and ensure proper accessibility and compliance
• Training, Engagement & Culture Building
• Deliver impactful training on EHS awareness, emergency response, evacuation, and safe work practices
• Ensure 100% completion of training programs and verified competency across the workforce
• Coach and mentor employees and leaders, reinforcing accountability and empowering individuals to stop unsafe work
• Champion the Safety Committee and support cross-functional engagement
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute EHS action plans aligned to strategic goals
• Participate in Lean initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma to integrate safety into operational excellence
• Drive ergonomics and wellness programs to reduce injuries and enhance employee well-being
• Support product innovation by evaluating EHS risks in collaboration with Product Stewardship teams
• Communication & Influence
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor to reinforce safe behaviors
• Communicate EHS metrics, trends, and insights using dashboards and reporting tools
• Influence and engage stakeholders across all levels to drive accountability and continuous improvement

• Recordable Incident Rate (RIR)
• Audit performance for SIF programs and Safety Foundations
• Reduction of internal audit findings
• Timeliness and accuracy of environmental reporting

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (hands-on floor presence required)

Preferred:

• ASP or CSP certification
• OSHA 500 series training
• Experience & Expertise:
• Proven success implementing and managing EHS programs in manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations
• Experience driving compliance programs and influencing behavioral change

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, onsite role based at a manufacturing facility, working Monday–Friday. Occasional domestic travel (up to 10%) may be…