HSE Lead

Mondelez International Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking an HSE Lead for the Richmond Bakery to advance Health, Safety and Environment performance on the manufacturing floor. You will partner with site leadership to embed HSE into daily operations and drive continuous improvement of the HSE Management System.

The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA standards, incident investigations, and risk assessments, with hands-on coaching across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• HSE experience within manufacturing or other complex operational environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and applicable HSE regulatory requirements.
• Experience with HSE management systems, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the HSE Manager and site leadership to execute HSE strategy, priorities, and continuous improvement plans.
• Drive a proactive HSE culture by strengthening risk awareness, leadership accountability, employee engagement, and ownership across the organization.
• Provide day-to-day HSE leadership, technical guidance, and coaching across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain strong floor presence to understand work processes, identify risk, verify controls, and coach employees and leaders.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s HSE Management System and assigned HSE standards.
• Lead and support incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Facilitate risk assessments and promote effective application of the hierarchy of controls.
• Provide HSE expertise for equipment modifications, projects, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Analytical

Problem-solving

Influence

Fast-paced work

HSE knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Risk assessment

ILO/IL6S/Lean/Six Sigma

LOTO safety

Machine safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

The HSE Lead plays a key role in advancing Health, Safety & Environment performance at the Richmond Bakery by providing technical expertise, leadership, coaching, and support across a complex manufacturing environment.

This role partners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen HSE culture, manage risk, improve the HSE Management System, and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

The HSE Lead will maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor while partnering with leaders to integrate HSE into daily operations and continuous improvement.

How you will contribute

• Partner with the HSE Manager and site leadership to execute HSE strategy, priorities, and continuous improvement plans.
• Drive a proactive HSE culture by strengthening risk awareness, leadership accountability, employee engagement, and ownership across the organization.
• Provide day-to-day HSE leadership, technical guidance, and coaching across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain strong floor presence to understand work processes, identify risk, verify controls, and coach employees and leaders.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s HSE Management System and assigned HSE standards.
• Partner with Standard Owners and serve as HSE Champion for assigned standards, providing technical expertise, coaching verification, and support.
• Lead and support incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Facilitate risk assessments and promote effective application of the hierarchy of controls.
• Provide technical guidance on manufacturing HSE risks including machine safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), contractor safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, and powered industrial vehicles.
• Provide HSE expertise for equipment modifications, projects, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Use HSE data, incidents, observations, and audit findings to identify trends, recurring risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in audits, assessments, inspections, training, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Sanitation, Human Resources, and other functions to integrate HSE into operational decision-making.
• Support the site’s Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) journey by integrating HSE into daily management, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and support HSE team members and provide HSE leadership continuity when the HSE Manager is unavailable.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• HSE experience within manufacturing or another complex operational environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and applicable HSE regulatory requirements.
• Experience with HSE management systems, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety programs including LOTO, machine safety, contractor safety, hazardous materials, ergonomics, and powered industrial vehicles.
• Experience working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Experience with IL6S, Lean, Six Sigma, or another structured continuous-improvement system is preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to prioritize and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

More about this role

Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Job specific requirements: 5 years or more of HSE experience within manufacturing or another complex operational environment.

Relocation: Not Offered - Relocation is not offered for this role, however, if eligible, a potential sign on bonus can be offered in lieu of full relocation and will be reviewed case by case.

Travel requirements: 10% or Less

Work Location: Onsite - Richmond, VA.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday (Core Office Hours)

Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time

Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements.

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

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Job Type Regular Health, Safety & Environment Manufacturing At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!