Health, Safety and Environment; HSE Manager

As the HSE Manager for a large manufacturing site, you will play a critical role in driving a sustainable Health, Safety & Environmental strategy while helping build a culture focused on operational excellence and Zero Loss principles.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will influence and lead the development, implementation, and long-term sustainability of comprehensive HSE programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal company standards. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both plant performance and employee safety.

This role is fully on-site.

Main responsibilities:

Leadership & Culture Development

• Lead and support the development and execution of the site HSE strategy.
• Drive safety improvement initiatives focused on reducing at-risk behaviors and unsafe conditions.
• Champion a Zero Loss safety culture by influencing mindsets, behaviors, and capabilities across the site.
• Increase hazard awareness and strengthen risk identification throughout the plant.
• Lead HSE teams and committees while coaching and mentoring leaders, technical teams, and frontline employees.
• Drive adoption of best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead HSE education and awareness initiatives through training, communication, and development programs.
• Partner closely with Corporate HSE teams to ensure alignment with company standards and support site-specific needs.
• Deliver world-class HSE performance through proactive risk management and prevention activities.

HSE Systems, Compliance & Technical Support

• Establish and monitor metrics that support HSE performance goals.
• Conduct site assessments and proactively identify risks or compliance gaps.
• Develop and execute strategies supporting Zero Waste to Landfill initiatives.
• Manage site HSE systems and support effective adoption and utilization across the operation.
• Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis efforts to eliminate recurring risks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and internal company standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for safety and environmental regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Complete environmental reporting requirements accurately and on time.
• Support workers’ compensation processes in partnership with HR and plant leadership.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure capital projects support key HSE priorities.
• Provide HSE guidance as new technologies, equipment, and process improvements are introduced.
• Lead initiatives supporting sustainability and environmental goals.
• Travel periodically to support additional manufacturing locations as needed.

Key Skills, Abilities & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of HSE experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within CPG or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of combustible dust, hot work, and hazardous energy control practices.
• Experience with environmental regulatory management.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOL, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading complex Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, and Focused Improvement.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting HSE activities related to capital projects.