HSES Manager

About the role

This HSES Manager will set the direction and drive the execution of a safety culture within our flagship medical device facility in Corona, CA. This is a sole contributor role that will report directly to the Sr. Plant Manager, functionally coordinating with divisional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and manages the safety, health, environmental and security programs cascaded from the business and Corporate HSES in collaboration with the region and market HSES partners.
• Provides direction, sets and executes strategy with the Institutional associates.
• Investigates incidents & near misses and promotes safety conscious work performance and training programs.
• Collects and analyzes safety performance measures to determine insight and action necessary.
• Conducts root cause analyses and recommend and implement actions to drive safety improvements.
• Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations, in addition to industrial hygiene.
• Validates market compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, industry best practices, and customer requirements.
• Leads the implementation of any required certification to assure conformance and continuous improvement.
• Involved in audits of health and safety programs at the facilities to identify and control significant loss producing exposure.
• Collaborates across the global division to build and leverage best practices and tools and operates as a key stakeholder on the Institutional senior leadership team.
• Manages Workers Compensation claims in conjunction with corporate legal and HSES team.
• Coordinates, implements and manages all HSES programs for the site.
• Coordinates, implements and manages environmental regulatory permits for the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technical major
• 3+ years related experience in health, safety and environmental management and compliance or equivalent experience
• Knowledgeable of both safety and environmental regulatory requirements as well as manufacturing & ergonomics experience
• Knowledgeable of local, regional and state-wide regulatory requirements including permiting and compliance reporting
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve HSES programs
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Excellent communication skills up and down organizational structure
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Able to work independently and lead in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Certifications in Industrial Hygiene (CIH) and/or Safety (CSP)
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation and familiarity with OSHA recording practices

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cleanroom manufacturing and ISO 13485 regulations (a plus)
• Excellent (written and verbal) communication and effective human interaction skills
• Flexible to change and possess a high degree level of integrity and “can do attitude”
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Regulatory compliance
• Facility management
• Training and development
• Root cause analysis
• Environmental management
• Worker's compensation

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement