Job Description

We, at Leggett & Platt are searching for a Manager – Environmental, Health, and Safety within our EHS team to help support our Specialty Foam Group. Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology? That’s right! In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years. Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Manager - EHS you will be joining a global team of partners decdicated to EHS and have the opportunity to lead the EHS efforts for all of our Specialty Foam locations. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by collaborating in the building and implementation of policies and procedures to keep our team members safe. The team you will be working with is a well-oiled machine, and values innovating ideas to bring the most out of their team members.

We have a strong preference to candidates that are in the Carthage, MO; Charlotte, NC; or Atlanta, GA area to help facilitate branch oversight and assistance. This position reports to the Senior Director – EHS for the organization and requires at least 50%-60% of travel. 

So, what will you be doing as a Manager - EHS?

• Assist in the design and implementation of programs to enhance EHS protocols at assigned Leggett & Platt (L&P) locations, including behavioral safety and regulatory compliance programs, to help the company lower its total cost of risk and continuously improve performance to protect our partners.
• Advise local plant leadership on how they can improve EHS practices, workplace safety, and the safety culture.
• Coordinate with leadership, locally and across the business, on EHS related capital budget items, including helping to create business case for their acquisition.
• Support ergonomic protocols and initiatives for L&P locations.
• Advance and oversee EHS training to employees.
• Develop meeting agenda and conduct regular EHS meetings local managers, supervisors and employees.
• Oversee the incident/accident investigation process, including identification of root cause, and ensure that local managers, supervisors and employees are properly trained to conduct investigations, develop and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Record applicable information in L&P tracking software systems.
• Ensure Safety Alerts are prepared and promptly shared with all L&P locations.
• Establish a local safety self-audit program, train appropriate personnel how to audit, and perform periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
• Regularly review workers compensation, incident investigations, and facility EHS assessments to determine accident trends and root causes and develop accident prevention initiatives based on these analyses.
• Interpret and answer basic EHS, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory compliance questions.
• Be the internal “go to” person for all questions related to EHS and maintain the knowledge required to be a subject matter expert in EHS management; this includes keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting L&P operations.
• Collaborate with the management, supervisors and other operations personnel to identify, quantify, and analyze claims data and causal information so that future claims can be reduced, in terms of both frequency and severity, primarily through appropriate operational procedures, safeguards, and behavior, and through loss prevention initiatives.
• Regularly participate in “open items” meetings with internal and external colleagues associated with the risk management and insurance program to ensure that performance deadlines are being achieved and that initiatives are moving forward as desired
• Be a key communicator with leadership teams to assure awareness and focus on key events, trends, and metrics.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Degree in EHS Management, EHS Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or commensurate experience in the EHS field with strong, demonstrated record of engagement, leadership and knowledge.
• Minimum 8 years combined experience overseeing environmental, health and safety
• Proven success in improving leading and lagging EHS indicators 
• Experience with regulatory (EPA, OSHA, other) inspections and inquiries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Keen organizational skills and high level of attention to detail 
• Proficiency in technology and equipment used in EHS inspections 
• Microsoft Office suite knowledge 
• Comfortable presenting to large audiences 
• Ability to travel (50-60%)

Things we consider a plus:

• Expertise in one or more of the following:

• Bi-lingual communicator
• Industrial Hygiene
• Ergonomic evaluations
• Fire Protection Systems - NFPA 13
• Compliance Permitting
• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability – GRI 403

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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