Overview:

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing HSE programs. This role ensures compliance with local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management). The HSE Manager will drive continuous improvement, foster a strong safety and environmental culture, and support sustainability initiatives at the site and regional levels.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Health & Safety Management

• Implement and oversee regional Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with ISO 45001 and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure employees and managers follow HSE best practices.

Environmental Management & Sustainability

• Manage environmental compliance programs in accordance with ISO 14001 and environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and implement strategies to reduce environmental risks and carbon footprint.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate sustainable practices into business operations.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure HSE processes align with ISO 9001 quality management principles to support operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership teams to integrate HSE into lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and engagement across the organization.
• Work closely with corporate HSE teams, site leadership, and external stakeholders to improve safety and environmental performance.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in regional or site-level HSE management within manufacturing, logistics, or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and their practical application.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Microsoft familiarity, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PPT

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we've got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen and across our businesses, salaries are determined by position, level, location, and similar factors. The pay or salary range listed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum projected rate of pay for the specific position across our United States locations. Equally as important, as a team member, individual earnings may consider knowledge, skills, abilities, work location and related factors. The current base salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. Wallenius Wilhelmsen team members are also eligible for annual merit-based salary adjustments, and participation in competitive benefit programs. Some roles in the company may offer an additional annual bonus. Additional details on salary or pay ranges and benefits will be available through the interview and employment process. Salary or pay ranges are separate from bonus opportunities and/or benefit plans. At Wallenius Wilhelmsen benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the country work location. This role will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic and supplemental life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. Full-Time U.S. based employees also receive scheduled paid holidays, floating holidays determined each year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries. Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future.

Apply today, and let's keep the world and your career, moving together.