Heath, Safety & Environmental Manager

Roquette; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for the Keokuk, IA site to drive HS&E programs and regulatory compliance. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and Corporate HSE to foster a proactive safety culture and environmental stewardship across the plant.

As a Site Leader, you will develop and execute HSE strategies, oversee training, risk management, and incident investigations while guiding a team of up to five professionals in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading Health, Safety & Environmental programs.
• Minimum of 5 years direct people leadership experience.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and regulatory audits.
• Certification in CSP/ASP/GSP/COSS/CES desirable; Air Emission and storm water experience.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive culture change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all HSE initiatives as a Site Leadership Team member.
• Develop and execute site HSE strategies to support operational excellence.
• Champion accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management.
• Develop and implement HSE programs tailored to the corn wet milling facility.
• Oversee training programs and promote a strong safety culture.
• Establish industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting programs.
• Coordinate emergency response and liaise with authorities.
• Ensure regulatory reporting and audits compliance.
• Lead policy development and risk assessments; conduct root cause analyses.
• Coach and mentor up to five direct reports and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Process safety

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role

We are looking for our next Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager within our Americas HSE Team. The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and managing HS&E programs directed at promoting a strong positive safety culture, improving HS&E performance while meeting all regulatory compliance for the Keokuk location. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Corporate HSE leaders to drive a proactive safety culture, environmental stewardship, process safety excellence, and operational performance. This position is located in Keokuk, IA.

Compensation

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $127,110-$172,100. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team and provide strategic direction for all health, safety, environmental, and process safety initiatives.
• Develop and execute site HSE strategies that support operational excellence, sustainability objectives, regulatory compliance, and business performance goals.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and proactive risk management.
• Developing and Implementing HSE Programs: Creating and maintaining comprehensive safety and environmental programs tailored to the specific hazards of a corn wet milling facility.
• Promote Safety Culture: Oversee employee and contractor training programs, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Industrial Hygiene: Establish and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting programs.
• Emergency Response: Serve as a liaison with authorities during plant emergencies.
• Reporting: Fulfill all reporting requirements for federal, state, and local regulations.
• Regulatory Communication: Interface with regulatory agencies during audits and permit updates.
• Developing and Implementing Policies and Procedures: Create and enforce safety policies.
• Inspection, Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis: Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and then implement control measures to mitigate risks.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis: Investigating incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Training and Communication: Provide training programs and communicate safety protocols to employees.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track safety metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Legal Compliance: Stay updated with relevant laws and regulations and ensure compliance.
• Employee Well-being: Foster a culture of safety and well-being among employees.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve safety and environmental practices.
• Lead, develop, coach, and mentor a team of HSE professionals to build organizational capability and drive high performance.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Influence and support leaders across all levels of the organization to embed HSE ownership into daily operations.

What You’ll Need

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field such as engineering, environmental science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.

Certification

• Appropriate certification desired (CSP, ASP, GSP, COSS, CES), Air Emission (Title 5) and storm water experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading Health, Safety & Environmental programs preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting; experience in a chemical manufacturing facility or a corn wet milling facility is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years direct people leadership experience.
• Experience with PSM or at a PSM site preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading HSE programs within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment strongly preferred.
• Experience managing OSHA, EPA, state environmental agency, or other regulatory inspections and audits.
• Experience with management systems (not sure what kind??) Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence experience preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage organizational change, and drive cultural transformation initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise up to five direct reports, including Environmental Coordinators and Health & Safety Specialists and Technicians. Provide leadership and influence across all plant personnel, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive HSE excellence.

Work Environment

This role spends approximately 75% of the time in an office environment and 25% of the time in the plant environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments. Employee must be able to wear a respirator.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

Business Travel

Ability to travel up to 10% to other manufacturing plants within the US and internationally may be expected.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Roquette

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com. Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.