Job SummaryThe Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager is accountable for designing and executing comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. This position entails performing risk assessments, delivering training, and ensuring accurate documentation to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the HSE Manager acts as a strategic partner, working closely with the team to meet safety KPIs and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols by both staff and floor employees.
What you will be doing- Develop and implement plant-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring clear communication and understanding across all levels of staff. Notify management promptly of any significant safety concerns and collaborate on effective solutions.
- Ensure management conducts thorough accident investigations and prepares accurate reports for serious incidents.
- Assist in managing and maintaining environmental records, ensuring compliance with permits, operating conditions, sampling, and regulatory standards.
- Keep the plant's incident management system updated with accurate and current information. Maintain safety records, including training logs, evacuation plans, and documentation of accidents and incidents.
- Identify hazardous conditions and actively contribute to their resolution. Conduct and manage risk assessments as needed.
- Perform regular environmental health and safety inspections. Support department managers and supervisors in implementing corrective actions for safety and environmental concerns.
- Develop and deliver company-wide training programs in line with occupational health and safety laws, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and internal standards. Co-chair Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings and oversee the safe return-to-work program.
- Perform other duties as required.
What will make you successful?Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management in an industrial environment.
- Practical knowledge of ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 certification, Intellect operating system, and document control as well as environmental regulations and reporting. Familiarity with and environmental (EPA) regulations, including record-keeping requirements, is a major asset.
- Strong expertise in managing occupational injury cases.
- Understanding of, and experience with, the Workers Compensation process.
- Applied workplace safety and OSHA regulations knowledge to include experience implementing the following critical safety programs: lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined space, hazard communication, mobile equipment and machine guarding.
- Ability to speak English with Spanish is a plus.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- CSP certification is an asset
- Strong communication skills, effective decision-making, problem-solving abilities, collaboration and teamwork, influence and persuasion, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence.
- Understanding that performing tasks safely is the top priority.
- Travel 2-3 times a year
- Proficiency in computer software, including MS Office, Excel, Word, and Access.
- Experience with Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS) programs, Lean/Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma training/certification, and 5S training/certification is an asset
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