Sr. EHS Manager

Position Title: Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

Role Overview

The Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) is responsible for designing, executing, and overseeing HSE programs across multiple operational sites. Reporting to the Site Director, this role ensures the safety and well-being of all individuals on-site-including employees, contractors, and visitors-by maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. The position serves as a technical advisor to site leadership on all matters related to environmental health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement location-specific HSE programs, including behavioral safety initiatives and regulatory compliance strategies.
• Lead incident reporting and investigation processes, ensuring root cause analysis, corrective actions, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Manage risk assessment activities such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE evaluations, ergonomic reviews, chemical and equipment assessments, and support project planning from an HSE perspective.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including permitting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Identify and fulfill training requirements based on regulatory and internal standards.
• Support and lead projects related to sustainability, corporate responsibility, crisis management, and business continuity.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, corporate teams, and customer representatives during HSE-related visits.
• Translate corporate HSE strategies into actionable goals for the site.
• Provide leadership and guidance to on-site HSE personnel.
• Manage site security operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of HSE experience with a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; or 10-12 years with a Bachelor's degree in the same disciplines.
• Familiarity with local and national HSE regulations.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Advanced education in HSE-related fields.
• Knowledge of multi-site regulatory environments.
• Strong technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Analytical problem-solving and audit tracking skills.
• Flexibility to support 24/7 operations when needed.
• Effective communicator across all organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience working with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20% travel annually (up to 52 business days), including site visits and regulatory engagements.

Core Competencies

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and situations.
• Skilled in multitasking, prioritization, and working under pressure.
• Capable of independent decision-making and maintaining confidentiality.
• Builds strong working relationships and fosters team development.
• Comfortable operating in both office and industrial settings.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and solving complex problems.
• Demonstrates leadership through coaching, planning, and modeling organizational values.
• Acts as a proactive change agent to drive continuous improvement in HSE practices.