Full Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Own the HSE strategy, policy, and annual objectives; develop and maintain the ISO 45001/14001 frameworks, risk registers, and internal audit cadence, corrective actions and management reviews.
• Ensure that systems and processes are in place to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including maintaining a legal register and assuring conformity with U.S.: OSHA, EPA, etc., Mexico: NOM, SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, and Canada: OHS, WHMIS, CSA, and environmental requirements.
• Manage and maintain all required permits, regulatory reporting, documentation, and audits across sites.
• Build and sustain ISO 45001/14001 systems, risk registers, internal audits, and management reviews; set HSE objectives and KPIs (TRIR, near-miss, CAPA).
• Lead, conduct, and continually improve risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), verify their effectiveness through field validation, audits, and engagement with frontline employees.
• Provide environmental stewardship including hazardous chemical management (SDS/GHS/WHMIS), stormwater/retention pond oversight, spill control, waste classification and handling, oil-water separator/evaporator operations, and recycling programs.
• Track and analyze HSE performance metrics (TRIR, near-misses, audit findings, leading/lagging indicators) and drive continuous improvement through data-driven actions.
• Lead Contractor Safety and Management-of-Change (MOC) programs; qualify contractors, issue permits, and oversee pre-start safety reviews for equipment and process changes.
• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and employee engagement to include training and engaging leaders and associates (bilingual where needed), fostering stop-work authority, and leading gemba/kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventive actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Train, coach, and engage supervisors and associates to strengthen accountability and hazard awareness.
• Identify trends and implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical), Public Health, or Business Administration with strong HSE credentials. (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) desirable.
Prior Experience:
• 7-10+ years HSE leadership in manufacturing, operations, or an industrial environment; success operating as a team of one in lean environments.
• Proven implementation and audit experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA, NOM/SEMARNAT/PROFEPA, and Canadian OHS/WHMIS/CSA.
• Expertise in risk assessment, confined space, LOTO, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine guarding, and PIT safety.
• Strong communication, problem solving and training skills.
Key Competencies
• Collaborative leadership style with strong influence skills across all levels.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization abilities.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset.
• Ability to drive cultural change and build engagement.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. • High level of personal accountability and integrity. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Yokogawa.
