Plant EHS Program Manager, Industrial Operations

Join Dexter as our Plant EHS Program Manager Dexter is a market leader in axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components for the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing sectors. We’re hiring an EHS Program Manager to support our Seagoville, TX manufacturing site. Explore Dexter at  snapshot

Own site-wide environmental, health, and safety programs that align with OSHA/EPA requirements.

Deploy injury/illness reduction strategies: area assessments, incident/root-cause analysis, and measurable targets.

Correct unsafe conditions leveraging industrial process knowledge, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and established safety standards.

Establish, maintain, and improve Environmental and Safety Management systems to ISO 14001/ISO 18001; brief top management on performance.

Serve as primary contact for local, state, and federal regulators, corporate HSE, and insurance representatives.

Lead OSHA and environmental reporting and record retention.

Develop and manage HSE budgets (consulting/testing, waste removal, PPE, recognition).Investigate environmental and safety non-compliances and incidents; provide rapid operational support.

Facilitate team-based problem solving to eliminate hazards and reduce risk.

Plan and conduct audits; track corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.

Implement process changes that minimize environmental waste streams.

Oversee workers’ compensation claims and case management.

Deliver engaging HSE training and awareness programs across the plant.

Handle special projects and related duties as assigned.

Expert capability areas

Health & Safety Behavior-based safety

Hazard communication (chemicals)
Contractor management

Confined space

Electrical safety

Emergency response

Ergonomics

Fall protection

LOTO (hazardous energy control)
Hearing conservation

Incident investigation

Industrial hygiene/IAQInjury reporting/analysis

JHA and risk assessments

Machine guarding

PPE selection/use Powered industrial trucks

OSHA compliance and safety programs

Environmental

Sustainability and recycling

Solid/hazardous waste management

Wastewater and stormwater: permits, compliance, controls

Air emissions: permits, compliance, controls

Pollution prevention and resource conservation

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, or closely related discipline.
5+ years of industrial HSE experience.

How we work Execute with Determination — Be curious, collaborate, innovate, meet commitments, and exceed expectations.

Connect with People — Empower growth, engage and collaborate, build lasting customer partnerships, and support our communities.

Do the Right Thing — For our people, our customers, and our business.

What we offer

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA 3% profit sharing through our Safe Harbor program
401(k) with company contributions

Career development and internal growth opportunities

Additional skills valued

Spanish language proficiency

EPA Certification

ISO 14001 certification experience

Apply today

Bring your EHS leadership to a plant that values safety, quality, and integrity—and make a measurable difference.

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*** Equal Opportunity Employer Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen.
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