Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC•Monroe, OH

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

Requirements

5+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs, policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Proven ability to conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, hazard assessments, and implement corrective actions.
Experience leading safety training programs, onboarding new employees, and reinforcing a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Ability to influence change and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, problem-solving tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong partnership skills with operations, maintenance, human resources, and plant leadership teams.
Experience analyzing data, tracking key performance indicators, and using metrics to drive decision-making and improve safety performance.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and experience utilizing EHS management systems and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience is preferred but not require
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, engineering, or another related field
Board certified ASP, OHST, CSP, QEP, CIH or other recognized certification/diplomas AND Technical/Management expertise in the areas of Human Operation Performance (HOP), Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Machine Guarding, Behavior Based Safety (BBS), ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and EHS related systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and champion all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives for the facility, fostering a culture where safety is a core value and shared responsibility.
Partner closely with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance.
Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and company EHS requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific EHS programs, policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence and improve workplace safety.
Lead and coordinate safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification activities throughout the facility.
Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and new hires.
Support onboarding efforts by ensuring all employees receive thorough safety orientation and training prior to beginning work.
Utilize EHS performance metrics, observations, and trend analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and drive actionable results.
Partner with operations leaders to integrate Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies into safety and environmental programs.
Manage workers' compensation, return-to-work processes, and injury case management in partnership with Human Resources.
Maintain all required environmental, health, and safety records, reports, permits, and documentation.
Act as a trusted resource and coach to leaders and employees by promoting accountability, engagement, and ownership of safety initiatives.
Build strong relationships across departments to influence positive change and continuously improve the site's safety culture.