HSE Manager

Smithsgroup2; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Smithsgroup2 in the United States (Atlanta) seeks an experienced HSE leader to deploy and maintain the divisional HSE strategy across multiple sites. You will partner with operational leaders to translate requirements into site plans, resources and measurable actions, and coach site teams to sustain compliance.

You will oversee risk assessment and critical control processes, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, and coordinate audits and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Recognized professional HSE qualification or relevant degree; professional certification preferred.
• Multi-site HSE experience in manufacturing or operationally complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety and environmental requirements (US: OSHA/EPA).
• Experience with ISO 45001; ISO 14001 is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead deployment of divisional HSE strategy across sites.
• Partner with operational leaders to translate requirements into site plans and actions.
• At sites with an HSE Leader, set expectations, coach, review performance and support complex risk matters.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA; coordinate permits, inspections and reporting.

Connaissances

HSE management-system deployment

Risk assessment & control

Regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA)

Incident investigation & root-cause

Formation

HSE qualification or relevant degree

Description du poste

• Lead deployment of the divisional HSE strategy, management system, annual objectives and Group HSE standards across the assigned business and sites.
• Partner with operational leaders to translate HSE requirements into practical site plans, priorities, resources and measurable actions.
• At sites with a dedicated HSE Leader, set clear expectations, coach and build capability, review plans and performance, verify implementation and support complex risk or compliance matters.
• At sites without a dedicated HSE Leader, work directly with the Site Managing Director / Site Leader to assess risks, establish compliance routines, assign competent local owners, build capability and verify effective implementation.
• Create ownership in the line organisation so operational leaders remain accountable for HSE outcomes and daily risk control.
• Lead and verify risk assessment and critical-control processes, focusing on life-critical risks including machine safety and guarding, LOTO / energy isolation, fire and explosion, working at height, electrical safety and occupational health.
• Lead targeted site interventions where performance data, incidents, audits or risk indicators show elevated exposure, ensuring significant risks have clear owners, funded actions and appropriate completion dates.
• Maintain oversight of applicable HSE legal and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA, or equivalent jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate and verify site processes for permits, inspections, sampling, monitoring, recordkeeping and regulatory reporting, including air, stormwater, wastewater, waste and emissions obligations where applicable.
• Support regulatory agency interactions, inspections and responses, engaging the Group HSE & Sustainability Centre of Excellence or specialist support where required.
• Lead or support serious and high-potential incident investigations, ensuring robust root-cause analysis, learning and sustainable corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits, prioritise findings by risk and drive timely corrective-action closure and prevention of repeat findings.
• Provide oversight of core HSE programmes including industrial hygiene, powered industrial trucks, respiratory protection, energy management, waste management, and environmental compliance.
• Ensure adoption and consistent use of the operating systems, including Intelex and Watershed across assigned sites; embed standardised processes, maintain data quality, track actions and deliver timely reporting.
• Analyse leading and lagging indicators, audit results, incidents and compliance data to identify trends, focus interventions and provide concise recommendations to business and operational leadership.
• Coach leaders and HSE professionals to strengthen visible leadership, risk awareness, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Engineering, HR, Sustainability and the Group HSE Centre of Excellence, and share learning and effective practices across sites.
• Manage and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress against strategic, operational, and sustainability objectives, driving accountability and continuous improvement across the Division.
• Analyze performance data and KPI trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to improve operational effectiveness and achieve strategic objectives.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope and capacity of the role as required by the Company.
• Ensure compliance with Smiths Group minimum security standards across all sites, including building access controls, badge systems, perimeter security, and measures to prevent theft and vandalism.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications and experience

• Recognized professional HSE qualification or relevant degree, or an equivalent combination of education and significant professional experience; professional certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable multi-site HSE experience in manufacturing, engineering or another operationally complex environment.
• Strong working knowledge of occupational health, safety and environmental requirements relevant to the assigned geography; US roles require strong OSHA and EPA knowledge.
• Practical experience of machine safety, LOTO / energy isolation, risk assessment, incident investigation, audit and corrective-action management.
• Experience implementing or operating HSE management systems, preferably aligned with ISO 45001; ISO 14001 experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and cultures, with regular travel appropriate to the business portfolio.

Technical skills

• Multi-site HSE management-system deployment, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Risk assessment, critical-control verification and targeted intervention for life-critical risks.
• Legal and regulatory compliance oversight, including environmental permits, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
• Serious incident investigation, root-