HSE Manager

Mars; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Gainesville, GA is seeking an experienced Site HSE Manager to lead safety, environmental and security programs across the site. You will ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT and corporate standards compliance while driving a proactive safety culture and TPM/MSE aligned improvements.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, CAPA, managing permits, contractor safety, and capital project reviews, with a focus on risk reduction and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering/Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years’ experience implementing safety, environmental and/or industrial hygiene programs within manufacturing.
• 7+ years HSE leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations for hazardous materials/waste handling and shipping.
• Experience managing environmental permit compliance (Air, Stormwater, Wastewater, SPCC, Hazardous Waste).
• Proven track record leading incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis) and implementing CAPA systems.
• Hands-on Industrial Hygiene monitoring and occupational injury case management.
• Experience evaluating process safety hazards and high-fire risk operations.
• Ability to lead through influence without direct reporting lines.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs, SEO and site security.

Responsibilities

• Define the site’s HSE vision and lead the Safety Pillar Leader role to embed continuous improvement in daily manufacturing operations.
• Maintain an audit-ready state with 100% OSHA, EPA, DOT and corporate standards compliance.
• Oversee environmental permit compliance and hazardous waste handling/shipments.
• Lead risk prediction/mitigation for process hazards, combustible dust, and high-fire risk operations.
• Direct investigations into HSE incidents and drive CAPA and cross-site learnings.
• Champion Behavior-Based Safety with training, coaching, and influence without direct authority.
• Partner with Health & Wellness teams on injury cases and IH monitoring.
• Oversee Site Emergency Organization (SEO) and site security operations.
• Manage Contractor Safety and partner with engineering on HSE reviews for projects.
• Build a strong HSE team and manage departmental budgets.

Skills

HSE leadership

Incident investigations

CAPA systems

Regulatory compliance

Contractor safety

DOT regulations

Audits & permits

KPIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering/Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline

Job description

Gainesville, GA

Champion safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Job Description

HSE Manager

Gainesville, GA

Champion safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

As the Site HSE Manager, you will lead and elevate our comprehensive Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security programs across the site. In this pivotal leadership role, you will safeguard our people, property, and assets while ensuring full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, insurance, and corporate standards. By partnering closely with site teams, you will drive policy innovation, shape day-to-day HSE operations, and foster a proactive safety culture built on associate engagement and collaborative leadership.

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering/Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
• 10 - 15 years’ experience in implementing safety, environmental and/or industrial hygiene programs within manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years HSE leadership experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations environment.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations for the handling and shipment of hazardous materials/waste.
• Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive environmental permit compliance (Air, Stormwater, Wastewater, Spill Prevention/SPCC, and Hazardous Waste/RCRA).
• Proven track record leading incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis) and implementing corrective/preventative action (CAPA) systems.
• Hands-on experience with Industrial Hygiene monitoring (noise, ergonomics, respirable dust, chemical exposures) and occupational injury case management.
• Experience evaluating process safety hazards, combustible dust risks, and high-fire risk operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across all operational levels where direct reporting lines do not exist.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs, emergency response teams (Site Emergency Organization), and physical site security operations.
• Proficiency in data-driven HSE management, using KPIs to prioritize resources, track performance, and report to senior leadership.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in HSE, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in food manufacturing and GMP
• Prior work experience managing security function
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Experience working within Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, or leading a Safety Pillar / Continuous Improvement Pillar (e.g., Mars Supply Excellence).
• Expertise implementing and championing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and associate-led safety committees.
• Background in food manufacturing, CPG, or high-speed packaging environments.
• Familiarity with property loss control, asset conservation, and working with third-party insurance risk engineers (e.g., FM Global standards).
• Experience managing operational budgets, capital project HSE reviews, and third-party integrated facilities/security teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Define the site’s HSE vision and lead as the Safety Pillar Leader (supporting TPM/MSE frameworks) to embed continuous improvement into daily manufacturing operations.
• Maintain an ongoing "audit-ready" state, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and corporate standards to minimize business and operational risk.
• Oversee execution and compliance for all environmental permits (Air, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, SPCC) and direct compliant hazardous waste handling and shipments.
• Lead comprehensive risk prediction/mitigation programs, conducting technical reviews for process hazards, combustible dust, and high-fire risk operations.
• Direct rigorous investigations into all HSE incidents, driving effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and cross-site learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Champion the associate-led Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program, providing training, coaching, and influencing without direct authority to build a zero-harm culture.
• Partner with site Health & Wellness teams to manage injury cases, audiometric testing, and IH monitoring (noise, ergonomics, chemical exposure, and dust).
• Oversee the Site Emergency Organization (SEO) response readiness and manage site security operations, access controls, and security personnel.
• Own the Contractor Safety Management program and partner with engineering to deliver HSE reviews on capital and non-capital projects.
• Recruit, mentor, and build a strong succession pipeline for the site HSE team while managing the departmental operating and capital budgets.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Join a global, values-led business where our Five Principles guide every decision, and your HSE leadership directly protects our people, communities, and planet.
• Play a critical role in building a sustainable, zero-harm future by setting and elevating health, safety, and environmental excellence across our site.
• Accelerate your career with tailored leadership pathways, cross-functional exposure, and ongoing learning through Mars University from day one.
• Enjoy an industry-leading package, including a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, flexible health and retirement benefits, and holistic wellness programs.
• Work alongside passionate, world-class Associates within a supportive environment that prioritizes inclusion, psychological safety, and mutual success.