HSE Manager

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. This role involves conducting risk assessments, providing training, and maintaining accurate records to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. Environmental compliance monitoring is a priority for this position, including supporting sustainable practices and projects. The HSE Manager will report to the Plant Manager.

* Provides strong HSE leadership at all levels. Ensures HSE standards are well integrated into all operational processes.
* Formulates safety policies and procedures to be followed by company and plant personnel in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
* Responsible for maintaining ISO compliant programs for 14001 and 45001
* Responsible for environmental recordkeeping and administration, including compliance with permits, operating conditions, sampling, and regulatory standards as it relates to Title V Air Permitting, NPDES Water Permitting, 1200Z Stormwater Permitting, Local City Discharge Permit as well as other state and local regulations.
* Coordinates with federal (EPA) and state (DEQ/OSHA) regulators as needed for both reporting and onsite inspections.
* Devises, supervises and coordinates training programs and/or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promotes HSE consciousness.
* Supports, develops and executes processes to reduce injury and incident rates.
* Supports, develops and executes processes related to environmental sustainability.
* Develops and provides hands on continuous safety and environmental training for all employees.
* Maintain current and accurate information on the company's Incident Management System website. Keep safety records, including training, evacuations, and accident and incident records.
* Assists in developing goals and objectives for the HSE department that are aligned with those of the corporate goals and objectives.
* Conducts HSE Management System (HSEMS) audits to verify continuous compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
* Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, new equipment purchases, capital equipment purchases, chemicals introduced into the plant, disposal of waste, fire prevention, site security and safety programs including the need for industrial hygiene monitoring.
* Actively participates in cross-company collaboration and works well with above plant resources.
* Provides shop floor presence to evaluate existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommends corrective and/or preventive measures as necessary.

Minimum 5 years progressive HSE responsibilities in a manufacturing environment

* BA/BS degree in Safety and Health Management, Environmental Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Knowledge of environmental programs and environmental management
* Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports and procedures.
* Effective project management skills, self-motivated, team oriented, timely, problem-solving skills, excellent record keeping and documentation skills.
* The ability to inspire, motivate and influence others and communicate complex technical information.
* Computer skills required in Microsoft Office.
* Must be highly motivated and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to interact at all levels within the organization and outside agencies.