HSE Manager

Basic Purpose

To support employees, facility, and grounds by managing HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) to meet safety and security, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Equivalent in a related field.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Develop EHS strategies that support business needs and the organization’s vision.
• Develop and oversee company training programs for employees in hazardous material handling, emergency response, OSHA regulatory training, industrial hygiene, life safety, environmental and EPA compliance.
• Follow all Hutchinson recording and reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 certification.
• Manage the hazardous waste and recycling program with a focus on compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards.
• Champion projects to achieve plant and corporate goals, develop and maintain metrics for ongoing performance.
• Perform regulatory interpretation, planning, and auditing.
• Develop and implement management systems and new programs to reduce injury potential and ensure robust regulatory compliance.

Reports to the Ithaca Plant Manager. Maintains regular interface with all levels of plant management and personnel in Ithaca as well as Departmental Heads in MA.

In the absence of an incumbent, the primary duties are the responsibility of the MI Plant Manager. Other duties may be assigned to qualified employees depending on business priorities.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied variables in situations with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Fully responsible for planning, organizing, and running technical projects; complete and manage all documentation including quotes, proposals, schedules, cost plans, and purchase requisitions.
• Trained to maintain an Environmental Management System.
• Ability to lead and work with teammates on project activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of in‑house manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mini Tab, Oracle, and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide leadership with customers and internal personnel at all levels.

Implement and assure Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action compliance within the scope of the position; ensure direct reports in managerial and supervisory roles conform to program requirements.

Responsible for having suitable safety programs to safeguard employees while at work and for overall implementation and adherence to local and corporate safety policies.

Moderate physical demands:

• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to adjust focus, color vision, depth perception, distant vision, and peripheral vision.

Moderate level: temperature fluctuations, chemical contact.

Basic office equipment, laptop, projector, basic tools.