Director, HSE, Americas

Vibracoustic; South Haven (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

Vacation

Flexible Work Models

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Vibracoustic, a leading global automotive supplier and part of the Freudenberg Group, seeks a Director, HSE, Americas to lead the HSE strategy across the region.

You will develop and execute programs to reduce workplace risk, ensure environmental and safety compliance, monitor performance, and embed HSE into operations, training, and continuous improvement in a hybrid U.S. work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Eng., Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Eng.
• 10+ years progressive HSE experience in health, environment, safety systems or risk management; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems, environmental compliance, safety culture tools, and auditing.
• Ability to translate corporate HSE principles into effective regional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE strategy across the Americas, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, corporate, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Implement, maintain, and improve HSE management systems, targets, and ViBeS safety strategy.
• Develop programs to reduce workplace risk, prevent injuries, minimize environmental impact, and promote safety culture.
• Monitor HSE performance and KPIs, lead management reviews, and drive CAPAs after incidents.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including hazardous waste, chemical/REACH, permits, and Environmental Officer duties.
• Establish emergency preparedness plans, drills, contractor controls, and site security coordination.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR, Medical, and others to embed HSE in training and changes.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement, shaping regional HSE strategies for better performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Eng., Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Eng., or related technical field

Job description

Vibracoustic is a leading global automotive supplier, providing customized solutions that add comfort to mobility by reducing noise and vibration in vehicles.

As part of the Freudenberg Group, we foster an innovative and forward-thinking mindset. We are looking for proactive and entrepreneurial team players who are curious, and motivated to grow.

At Vibracoustic, you will enjoy a safe and collaborative environment and global opportunities. Ready to drive comfort with us?

South Haven, MI

Farmington Hills, MI

Hybrid Work

Vibracoustic USA Inc.

You support our team as

Director, HSE, Americas

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy across the Americas, ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, corporate, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of HSE management systems, corporate HSE targets, and the ViBeS safety strategy across regional operations.
• Develop and execute programs that reduce workplace risk, prevent injuries and incidents, minimize environmental impact, and strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor HSE performance and key indicators, lead management reviews, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions following incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including hazardous waste management, chemical and REACH requirements, environmental controls, permitting, and Environmental Officer responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain effective emergency preparedness and response programs, including emergency plans, drills, internal response teams, contractor controls, and site security coordination.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Medical, and other key functions to ensure HSE requirements are integrated into training, new equipment, facility changes, contractor activities, and operational decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, developing regional HSE strategies and programs that improve performance, employee health, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with relevant HSE coursework.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE experience in occupational health, environmental compliance, safety systems, or industrial risk management; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HSE Management Systems, environmental compliance, safety culture tools, and internal auditing, with the ability to drive consistent standards across multiple operations.
• Strong understanding of corporate HSE principles and safety culture, with the ability to translate organizational standards and guiding principles into effective regional programs and practices.

Some of your Benefits

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.