HSE Manager
Description
Safety Management Group (SMG) is a nationally recognized professional service organization providing workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. SMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental products.
About the role
SMG seeks a HSE Manager in Shirley, NY for General Industry/Food & Beverage positions. The HSE Advisor position manages and continuously improves health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure regulatory compliance and protect employees, assets, and operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive HSE programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Lead site-level HSE strategy, including change management, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage HSE systems, tools, and reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety performance data and KPIs
- Ensure consistency and standardization of safety programs across operations
- Ensure compliance with OSHA general industry regulations
- Oversee safety practices related to:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine guarding
- Confined space entry
- Contractor safety
- Material handling and production processes
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, conducting inspections and reinforcing safe work practices
- Ensure contractors comply with all regulatory and company safety requirements while performing work onsite
- Lead and conduct regular site audits, inspections, and compliance assessments
- Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to communicate safety performance and initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- Bilingual - English/Spanish is a HUGE plus
- Five plus years of HSE leadership experience in industrial / food manufacturing environments (REQUIRED)
- Proven experience leading safety programs and driving culture change
- Experience in active production or processing facilities
- CSP, CHMM, CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent professional certification
- OSHA 510 / OSHA 30
- Strong leadership and change management capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills across all levels of the organization
- Advanced analytical and root cause problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Current knowledge of safety legislation, standards, and industry best practices
- Technical expertise in:
- LOTO & machine guarding
- Risk assessments
- Contractor management
- Industrial hazards and controls
- Environmental and compliance standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- Bilingual - English/Spanish is a HUGE plus
- Five plus years of HSE leadership experience in industrial / food manufacturing environments (REQUIRED)
- Proven experience leading safety programs and driving culture change
- Experience in active production or processing facilities
- CSP, CHMM, CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent professional certification
- OSHA 510 / OSHA 30
- Strong leadership and change management capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills across all levels of the organization
- Advanced analytical and root cause problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Current knowledge of safety legislation, standards, and industry best practices
- Technical expertise in:
- LOTO & machine guarding
- Risk assessments
- Contractor management
- Industrial hazards and controls
- Environmental and compliance standards
Skills
- Leadership and change management
- Communication and stakeholder influencing
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Policy development and enforcement
- Project management
- Technical expertise in safety management
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental products.
Pay
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Work schedule details are not specified in the job posting.
Physical Demands
The job involves primarily working in a manufacturing/industrial environment, with regular exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and production conditions. Physical demands include moving about long distances, ascending/descending stairs and ladders, remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period, working in extreme weather, being exposed to loud noises, and wearing personal protective equipment correctly.
Working Conditions
The job involves primarily working in a manufacturing/industrial environment, with regular exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and production conditions. Physical demands include moving about long distances, ascending/descending stairs and ladders, remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period, working in extreme weather, being exposed to loud noises, and wearing personal protective equipment correctly.