Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an EHS Manager at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong culture of safety. You will partner closely with plant leadership, operations, and employees to proactively identify risks, implement effective controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees and support operational excellence. 

This role is onsite and located in Blytheville, AR.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Develops, implements, and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Partners with operations and maintenance teams to integrate safety into daily work practices and procedures.
• Investigates incidents, near misses, and injuries; identifies root causes and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Provides EHS training to employees and leaders, including onboarding, refresher, and compliance-based training.
• Maintains accurate EHS records, reports, and documentation required for regulatory compliance and internal reporting.
• Monitors key safety metrics and trends, reporting results and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Supports emergency response planning, drills, and incident preparedness activities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and environmental performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, from the shop floor to leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and drive a strong safety culture.