EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE MANAGER

The Wells Companies Inc.

$77K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in safety within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DOT compliance requirements
  • Experience managing safety programs, audits, and incident investigations
  • Certification such as CSP, OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 preferred but not required
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across sites and departments
  • Valid driver's license with ability to operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain plant safety processes to reduce injuries and risk exposure
  • Build and reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure accountability at all levels
  • Conduct job safety analyses, safety audits, and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain OSHA-compliant recordkeeping, reporting, and documentation
  • Investigate incidents and accidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence
  • Manage workers' compensation cases and support return-to-work programs
  • Provide safety and compliance reporting, trends, and recommendations to leadership

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Wellness incentives and additional employee assistance resources
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Access to Nice Healthcare and pet insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts and HSA options
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The EHS & DOT Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting plant and field operations by promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and DOT regulations. This role identifies risks, analyzes safety data, and implements corrective actions to reduce incidents and improve operational safety performance. The position also oversees compliance programs, reporting, training support, and regulatory requirements across multiple facilities and job sites.

Salary range $77,846-$116,768 a year. Based on location and experience.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees• health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
  • Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
  • Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Develop, implement, and maintain plant safety processes to reduce injuries and risk exposure
  • Build and reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure accountability at all levels
  • Conduct job safety analyses, safety audits, and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain OSHA-compliant recordkeeping, reporting, and documentation
  • Investigate incidents and accidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence
  • Manage workers• compensation cases and support return-to-work programs
  • Provide safety and compliance reporting, trends, and recommendations to leadership
  • Ensure DOT compliance including driver qualification files and vehicle inspection programs
  • Administer random drug and alcohol testing programs and related DOT requirements
  • Conduct facility audits to ensure ongoing compliance with safety and environmental standards
  • Support OSHA inspections and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies
  • Evaluate PPE, safety systems, and environmental practices to improve effectiveness

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is an experienced safety professional with strong knowledge of EHS and DOT compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment. They are proactive, analytical, and highly committed to building a strong safety culture that prioritizes employee well-being and regulatory compliance. This individual is a confident communicator and leader who can influence behaviors across all levels of the organization while driving continuous improvement in safety performance and operational risk reduction.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in safety within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DOT compliance requirements
  • Experience managing safety programs, audits, and incident investigations
  • Certification such as CSP, OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 preferred but not required
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across sites and departments
  • Valid driver's license with ability to operate a motor vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
  • Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
  • Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
  • May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
  • May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

The anticipated application deadline is 8/22/2026 or once the position is filled. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered.

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