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: Building Wire Plant

 

 

 

Southwire Job Description

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.

Education, Experience, Skills:

Required:

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Science, Safety, Engineering or Similar Degree

Years of Experience: 7+ Years

Competencies Attracts Top TalentCommunicates EffectivelyCourageDecision QualityDrives ResultsFinancial Acumen

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.