EHS Manager II

Job details

Posted 01 October 2026

Salary USD Negotiable

Start date 30 November 2026

Location Waxahachie

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management , Industrial Manufacturing

Reference 170438

Job Function Health and Safety Manager

Title: EHS Manager II

Location: Waxahachie, TX

Industry: Foam cup manufacturing

Type of Employment : Direct hire/Full time

Summary

Manage the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance efforts in a large facility containing multiple, complex operations with 600+ employees, potentially spanning multiple buildings with a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers.

• Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development

• Monitor KPI’s anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targets

• Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• Consult with all regulatory agencies, ensure compliance and manage audits

• Direct, develop and deliver EHS training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility.

• Manage EHS programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction.

• Develop, implement and coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal.

• Develop, implement and coordinate all Fire Prevention/Protection and Ergonomic programs.

• Track, approve and maintain chemical inventories for hazard notification, reporting requirements and Material Safety Data Sheet system updates.

• Develop procedures, work instructions and visual standards as needed to drive improvement and ensure implementation

• Assist in identifying and developing audit/inspection criteria which are effective in preventing or controlling deficient or problematic processes

• Ensure all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved.

• Provide support for incident investigations and Why Tree/Root Cause Analysis.

• Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program.

• Understand, support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values

Leadership/Supervisory

• Supervise, cross-train and direct the work of others

• Responsible for employee onboarding, coaching/counseling, development, discipline, performance appraisals, administration of policies and assignment of breaks, lunches, and other relief periods

• Make recommendations regarding staffing decisions

• Conduct or participate in the interview process with new candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Five (5) years of experience managing EHS initiatives

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience required.

• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable

• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance

• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to communicate difficult issues

• Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping.

• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards.

• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law

• Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, preferred.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations, preferred

• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred

• Lean manufacturing experience, preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.