Heath, Safety & Environmental Manager

About the Role

The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and managing HS&E programs directed at promoting a strong positive safety culture, improving HS&E performance while meeting all regulatory compliance for the Keokuk location. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Corporate HSE leaders to drive a proactive safety culture, environmental stewardship, process safety excellence, and operational performance. This position is located in Keokuk, IA.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team and provide strategic direction for all health, safety, environmental, and process safety initiatives.
• Develop and execute site HSE strategies that support operational excellence, sustainability objectives, regulatory compliance, and business performance goals.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and proactive risk management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive safety and environmental programs tailored to the specific hazards of a corn wet milling facility.
• Oversee employee and contractor training programs, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Establish and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting programs.
• Serve as a liaison with authorities during plant emergencies.
• Fulfill all reporting requirements for federal, state, and local regulations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during audits and permit updates.
• Create and enforce safety policies.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to mitigate risks.
• Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training programs and communicate safety protocols to employees.
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Stay updated with relevant laws and regulations and ensure compliance.
• Foster a culture of safety and well-being among employees.
• Continuously seek ways to improve safety and environmental practices.
• Lead, develop, coach, and mentor a team of HSE professionals to build organizational capability and drive high performance.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Influence and support leaders across all levels of the organization to embed HSE ownership into daily operations.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field such as engineering, environmental science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
• Appropriate certification desired (CSP, ASP, GSP, COSS, CES).
• Air Emission (Title 5) and storm water experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience leading Health, Safety & Environmental programs preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting; experience in a chemical manufacturing facility or a corn wet milling facility is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years direct people leadership experience.
• Experience with PSM or at a PSM site preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading HSE programs within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment strongly preferred.
• Experience managing OSHA, EPA, state environmental agency, or other regulatory inspections and audits.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence experience preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage organizational change, and drive cultural transformation initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise up to five direct reports, including Environmental Coordinators and Health & Safety Specialists and Technicians. Provide leadership and influence across all plant personnel, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive HSE excellence.

Work Environment

This role spends approximately 75% of the time in an office environment and 25% of the time in the plant environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments. Employee must be able to wear a respirator.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

Business Travel

Ability to travel up to 10% to other manufacturing plants within the US and internationally may be expected.