Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Supervisor

Darnel's Open Position; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darnel Group is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor to lead EHS initiatives at the Monroe facility. The role focuses on implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, training, and ongoing improvement of safety programs across production, warehouse, and maintenance areas.

The position requires OSHA 30, forklift certification, 3+ years in a manufacturing safety role, and strong communication skills to coordinate with employees, contractors, and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in occupational safety in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Forklift certification and safe forklift operation knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, inspection, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to facilitate training sessions and lead group discussions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine risk assessments and safety inspections across production areas and facilities.
• Conduct monthly safety trainings for employees and contractors.
• Lead monthly EHS meetings and oversee safety initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate the safety committee; track corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and insurance requirements; coordinate audits.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and verify safety systems are functional.
• Maintain EHS documentation, inspection records, and incident reports.
• Monitor KPI data and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Documentation and recordkeeping

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related field

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office

EHS databases

Job description

Full-time

Description

At Darnel Group, we focus on what truly matters—environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor leads the facility in promoting an EHS culture through the effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of safety-related policies, procedures, training, inspections, and risk controls. This role supports accident and illness prevention, emergency readiness, regulatory compliance, and clear communication with employees, supervisors, contractors, visitors, plant leadership, and corporate teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete routine risk assessments and safety inspections with a cross-functional team across production areas, warehouse, maintenance areas, utilities, contractor work zones, emergency equipment locations, and other high-risk areas; document opportunities for improvement and follow-up.
• Conduct and manage monthly, recurring, department-specific, equipment-specific, orientation, toolbox talk, and awareness training for employees and contractors.
• Lead monthly EHS meetings to communicate new initiatives, provide training, and discuss EHS-related issues.
• Develop and coordinate the safety committee and oversee employee safety initiatives.
• Complete required actions to ensure the site meets corporate, regulatory, insurance, external auditing, reporting, and certification requirements, including coordinating insurance visits and tracking recommendations to closure.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation drills, emergency response considerations, and verification that fire protection systems, emergency equipment, exits, alarms, extinguishers, and related controls remain available, inspected, and functional.
• May supervise others to ensure required recurring safety duties are completed.
• Manage EHS key performance indicators and related reporting.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, action plans, incident and near-miss reports, corrective action tracking, fire protection records, contractor safety records, and insurance-related records in an organized and traceable manner.
• Monitor high-risk activities and controls, including PPE compliance, forklift and pedestrian safety, chemical handling and storage, safety signage, machine and equipment safety, tool safety, contractor safety, foam roll storage, butane-related processes, static control, and flammable material precautions.
• Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance, operations, contractors, plant leadership, and corporate safety teams to integrate safety requirements into daily activities and support company initiatives, strategic goals, and team collaboration efforts.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in occupational safety, industrial safety, health and safety, risk prevention, or a related EHS role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational safety practices and regulatory expectations for industrial operations in the United States; OSHA 30 certification required.
• Forklift certification and working knowledge of forklift safety, including pedestrian interaction, traffic routes, loading and unloading practices, operator behavior, equipment condition, and workplace controls.
• Practical knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, corrective action follow-up, PPE management, chemical safety, safety signage, machine and equipment safety, tool safety, contractor safety, fire protection systems, warehouse safety, flammable material controls, butane safety, and static control.
• Experience supporting inspections, incident and near-miss investigations, contractor activities, emergency preparedness, safety training, and organized recordkeeping.
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, communication, observation, inspection, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to confidently facilitate training sessions, lead group discussions, deliver clear presentations, and communicate practical safety expectations to employees, supervisors, contractors, visitors, management, and corporate teams.
• Ability to work outside of standard work hours as needed to respond to safety issues, including the timely reporting and follow-up of accidents, incidents, or other urgent EHS matters.
• Strong field presence, proactive approach to accident prevention and emergency readiness, and ability to identify critical risks and recommend practical control measures.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with plant leadership, corporate safety expectations, and continuous improvement priorities.
• Computer skills required for maintaining EHS-related databases.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations using available standards and recognized operating methods.
• Ability to make sound decisions related to safety priorities, risk controls, corrective actions, and EHS program requirements.
• Ability to read and use measurement instruments.
• English proficiency required, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.

Typical/Expected Overnight Travel: Some travel including out of the country expected.

Physical & Environmental Requirements: Vision correctable to 20/20; near and far visual acuity required. Lifting Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to waist height. Frequent standing and walking, including extended periods. Bending / Stooping Frequent bending and stooping.

Environmental Requirements: Production floor work environment is not climate controlled.

Disclaimer This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, responsibilities, or qualifications. Job descriptions prepared by Darnel Group serve as an outline only. Due to business needs, team members may be required to perform duties not listed in this job description, and the Company may revise, add, or remove duties as necessary. Equal Employment Opportunity Darnel Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, reassignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any category protected by federal, state, or local law. Darnel Group also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the Company.