EHS Supervisor

About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! Position Summary: The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor is responsible for leading and continuously improving the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs for the El Paso Distribution Center. This position serves as the site's subject matter expert and strategic leader for regulatory compliance, risk management, injury prevention, safety culture development, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives. The EHS Supervisor partners with site leadership to establish a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate requirements, and drive sustainable improvements in safety performance. This role provides leadership for safety programs, incident investigations, employee training, compliance audits, emergency preparedness, and environmental management systems while supporting operational excellence objectives. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that requires daily engagement on the warehouse floor. The successful candidate will serve as a change agent, building and strengthening a proactive safety culture while partnering closely with supervisors and employees across the facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Lead and continuously improve the site's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, company policies, and other applicable regulations. Serve as the facility's subject matter expert on EHS matters and partner with leadership to develop and execute the site's safety strategy. Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, leadership coaching, safety committees, training, and behavioral-based safety initiatives. Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and workplace inspections to identify hazards and drive corrective actions. Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, and safety incidents using structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions. Develop, maintain, and administer required EHS programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory records, including OSHA 300 logs and related documentation. Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors receive appropriate safety training and comply with established safety requirements. Manage environmental compliance activities, including hazardous material handling, waste management, spill prevention, and reporting requirements. Support facility projects, process changes, and operational initiatives to ensure EHS risks are identified and mitigated before implementation. Monitor, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, trends, and improvement opportunities to site and corporate leadership. Lead emergency preparedness programs, response planning, and coordination with local emergency agencies. Participate in corporate EHS initiatives, audits, and best practice sharing across the distribution network. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Serve as a member of the site leadership team and provide guidance on EHS risks, priorities, and performance. Drive a culture of safety ownership and accountability through employee engagement, leadership coaching, and behavioral safety initiatives. Establish annual EHS objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and improvement plans to achieve world-class safe­ty performance. Lead site safety committees and employee engagement programs. Spend significant time in operational areas conducting observations, coaching employees, identifying hazards, and promoting safe work behaviors. Preferred education, experiences & skills: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Business, or related field. Minimum 5-7 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial environment. Demonstrated experience managing OSHA compliance programs and safety management systems. Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse/distribution center safety requirements. Professional certifications such as: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) ASP (Associate Safety Professional) CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) OSHA 30-Hour Certification Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or CBSL initiatives. Multi-site EHS support experience. Experience managing environmental compliance programs. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills strongly preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee will be exposed to moderate noise level. Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold. High forklift traffic. SCHEDULE: Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 8am to 4:30pm MST. As business dictates there may be the need to work outside of these hours including Saturdays. Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. Work Authorization Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 with OPT or CPT, H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally. #J-18808-Ljbffr