Your next challenge: build a safer, cleaner plant
Could you design HSE systems that stand up to regulators, inspire teams on the floor, and reduce waste across complex manufacturing lines? At Dexter’s Seagoville, TX facility, we need an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to elevate performance in a business known for axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. Discover more at www.dextergroup.com.
Your mission
- Design and maintain comprehensive safety and environmental programs that comply with OSHA and EPA rules.
- Lead a data-driven injury/illness reduction program—conduct assessments, investigate incidents, and set measurable goals.
- Apply industrial process, mechanical, chemical, and behavioral insights to correct unsafe conditions and advance loss control; rigorously evaluate progress.
- Implement and continually improve Environmental and Safety Management systems conforming to ISO 14001/ISO 18001; brief executive leadership on results and recommendations.
- Be the point of contact for regulators, corporate partners, and insurers to ensure seamless compliance.
- Own OSHA/environmental reporting and records.
- Plan and manage the HSE budget (consulting/testing, waste removal, PPE, and recognition initiatives).
- Lead investigations into non-compliance and root-cause events; provide urgent support to operations.
- Facilitate structured, team-based problem solving.
- Execute site audits, identify gaps, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
- Engineer environmental improvements that reduce waste streams and optimize processes.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims.
- Deliver safety, HSE, and awareness training site-wide.
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
What success looks like
- Zero surprises during OSHA/EPA inspections.
- Visible reductions in TRIR/LTIR through proactive programs.
- Audit-ready management systems with closed-loop actions.
- Lower environmental footprint through redesigned processes.
- Well-managed claims and engaged, well-trained employees.
Bring these qualifications
- BS in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, or equivalent required.
- At least 5 years of HSE experience in industry required.
Depth of expertise
Health & Safety
- Behavior-based safety programs
- Chemical hazard communication
- Contractor safety oversight
- Confined space entry
- Electrical safety practices
- Emergency response planning
- Ergonomic risk reduction
- Fall protection
- Lockout/Tagout (hazardous energy)
- Hearing conservation
- Incident investigation
- Industrial hygiene/indoor air quality
- Injury reporting and analysis
- Job hazard analysis and risk assessments
- Machine guarding
- PPE selection and management
- Powered industrial vehicles
- OSHA compliance and safety awareness
Environmental
- Sustainable processes and recycling
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Wastewater and stormwater: permitting, compliance, controls
- Air emissions: permitting, compliance, controls
- Pollution prevention and resource conservation
Growth, culture, and impact
- Execute with Determination: Stay curious, work together, break new ground, meet commitments, and surpass expectations.
- Connect with People: Empower growth, collaborate deeply, build durable customer partnerships, and invest in our communities.
- Do the Right Thing: For our people, our customers, and our business.
Rewards and benefits
- Competitive wages
- Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
- 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Career development and internal mobility
Preferred proficiencies
- Spanish language skills
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
- Experience with ISO 14001 certification
Take the next step
If you’re ready to lead, teach, and transform, we’d love to hear from you.
Legal
***Equal Opportunity Employer
Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen.