Job overviewThe HSE Manager / Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management within the Cornelia facility. This role ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, drives a proactive safety culture, supports front-line accountability, and partners closely with plant leadership to reduce risk, improve operational performance, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Key responsibilities- Lead all HSE programs, policies, and requirements for the Cornelia facility- ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state regulations, Solmax policies, and industry best practices, maintain all required permits, plans, procedures, and documentation.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and inquiries.
- Drive a strong, proactive safety culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coach and support front-line leaders to ensure safety ownership at the supervisor and operator level.
- Facilitate safety committees, BBS programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Champion hazard recognition, risk reduction, and safe work behaviors.
- Develop, schedule, and deliver required safety and environmental training for all employees.
- Partner with HR and Plant Leadership to support onboarding safety requirements.
- Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents to determine root causes.
- Analyze trends and implement proactive steps to reduce risks and prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintain and update facility safety programs, SOPs, and environmental plans.
- Manage OSHA logs, environmental reports, recordkeeping, and metrics.
- Ensure proper waste handling, labeling, storage, and vendor management in line with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct internal audits to verify ongoing compliance with regulations and Solmax standards.
- Maintain and improve site emergency response plans and procedures.
- Lead drills, emergency response training, and coordination with local resources.
- Ensure proper functioning of alarms, extinguishers, spill kits, and emergency equipment.
Qualifications & skills- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing compliance programs, audits, and regulatory inspections.
