JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a unique opportunity to join the organization at an expansion stage and help build talent and culture from the ground up, as we build Trex’s new location in Little Rock. A high level of accountability and coordination, along with a focus on relationships and willingness to travel regularly to other established locations during the early months of this role will be key components to success.

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

We are looking for an EHS Manager to lead and direct the EH&S activities within the plant locations ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, applicable codes, and corporate policies about EH&S. As a Trex EHS Manager, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to develop, manage, and lead environmental activities to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. This role is a key member of our Environmental Health & Safety team.

Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs:

1. We put people first
2. We all operate on the same page
3. We own it
4. We are always tuned for success
5. We make dynamic decisions

It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Develop, manage, and lead safety programs to keep safety awareness high and deliver on the company’s commitment that safety is the number one priority.
• Audit safety procedures and processes to maintain compliance. Ensure all required inspections are current and all documentation is accurate.
• Manage industrial hygiene programs.
• Develop, manage, and lead environmental activities to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Develop, manage, and lead the Site Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, and Industrial Fire Brigade.
• Manage and coordinate site insurance loss control and workers' compensation insurance providers.
• Support environmental, health, and safety activities at the corporate level including field sales and purchasing representatives.
• Prepare and manage the annual EHS budget.
• Maintain an active and effective sustainability and cost-savings program.

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, engineering, or a related discipline along with 7-10 years of EHS experience with a minimum of 5 years in an EHS management role in a manufacturing environment. EHS experience on a greenfield project or in construction is preferred. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a Safety Manager.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act with Boldness and Authenticity
• Drive Sustainability
• Innovate and Adapt

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving, and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

BENEFITS & PERKS 

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

JOB LOCATION

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (on-site)

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular