Health, Safety and Environment Site Warehouse Leader

Cummins Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Florence, KY seeks a Health, Safety and Environment Site Warehouse Leader to drive a safety-first culture across its operations. You will lead diverse teams, align HSE initiatives with business priorities, and ensure regulatory compliance while improving environmental performance.

The role requires 5–7 years in HSE with 1–2 years in management and a degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environment. This on-site position supports our Kentucky facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Occupational Health, Safety, or Environmental field.
• Professional HSE certification preferred.
• Significant experience leading HSE programs in manufacturing.
• 5–7 years in health, safety and environmental roles with 1–2 years in management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive risk reduction.
• Develop and coach teams to foster a safety-first culture.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and incident response.
• Analyze HSE data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

People Development

Education

Degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environment

Professional HSE Certification

Job description

We’re seeking a talented Health, Safety and Environment Site Warehouse Leader to join the Health and Safety team in a Florence, KY role.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Leading High-Performing Teams: Build, develop, and empower diverse teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, and a strong safety-first culture that drives exceptional business results.
• Driving HSE Strategy & Business Performance: Apply business insight and strategic thinking to align health, safety, and environmental initiatives with organizational objectives, operational priorities, and long-term success.
• Championing Safety Culture: Influence leaders and employees at all levels to promote positive safety behaviors, strengthen engagement, and create an environment where safety and environmental stewardship are core values.
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Lead the interpretation and implementation of health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and management systems to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk.
• Strengthening Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate emergency response planning, preparedness activities, and risk mitigation strategies to protect employees, facilities, and the environment during critical situations.
• Leveraging Data for Continuous Improvement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators, analyze HSE performance trends, and drive targeted improvement initiatives that enhance safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Navigating Complex Challenges with Courage: Effectively manage ambiguity, complex situations, and conflicting priorities while making sound decisions, addressing difficult issues, and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Developing Talent & Building Trust: Coach and mentor team members, cultivate future leaders, embrace diverse perspectives, and foster a culture of trust, integrity, and continuous professional growth.
  

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• HSE Leadership & Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead health, safety, and environmental programs, ensure regulatory compliance, manage risk reduction initiatives, and provide subject matter expertise on complex HSE matters.
• Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Strong capability to identify hazards, assess risks, analyze performance data, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions that drive measurable improvements in safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, promote accountability, lead employee engagement efforts, and foster a positive health, safety, and environmental culture across the organization.
• People Development & Strategic Execution: Experience coaching and developing teams, managing site objectives and improvement plans, leading management system reviews, and driving successful execution of HSE strategies, programs, and compliance initiatives.
  

Education, Licenses, Certifications
College, university, or equivalent degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental required. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.
Experience
Significant relevant experience required, including management of health, safety and/or environmental ISO Standards required. 5-7 years of experience, 1-2 years management experience.

• State-Specific HSE Expertise: Maintain a strong working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in Kentucky and Indiana , ensuring compliance across facilities and operations within both states.
• Regulatory Interpretation & Implementation: Interpret applicable occupational safety, environmental, emergency response, workers’ compensation, and related regulatory requirements, translating them into practical procedures, controls, training, and compliance programs.
• Local Compliance Management: Understand and effectively manage differences in Kentucky and Indiana regulatory requirements, expectations, reporting processes, and enforcement practices.
• Site-Specific Risk & Operational Support: Apply knowledge of local operating environments to assess risks, support incident response, and develop solutions that address facility-specific HSE challenges.
• External Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, emergency response organizations, contractors, service providers, and community stakeholders relevant to HSE operations.
• Incident Response & Regulatory Coordination: Support investigations, regulatory interactions, and corrective actions by leveraging local knowledge and established external partnerships.
• Alignment with Corporate Standards: Ensure site practices meet or exceed both Cummins/CDBS global HSE requirements and applicable state and local regulations.
• Regional Coverage: Provide HSE leadership and support with a primary focus on operations and facilities located in Kentucky and Indiana, United States .
  

Job Health and Safety
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2439782
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
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