HSE Manager

Honeywell Technologies; Northford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. in Northford, CT is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs across the site.

You will develop and implement strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, drive culture of safety, and collaborate with site leadership to align HSE with business objectives. The role reports to the Site Director, works on-site full-time, and requires 6+ years of leadership in HSE, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• 6+ years in health, safety, environmental, or related operational leadership roles.
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach and develop HSE professionals.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience with risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency response planning.
• Experience driving regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's HSE strategy in support of Northford's vision as a flagship site.
• Drive site-wide HSE culture change through employee engagement and proactive risk management.
• Embed safety, health, and environmental stewardship into daily operations and decisions.
• Champion HSE Management System and continuous improvement efforts to achieve world-class performance.
• Develop and execute initiatives that strengthen employee ownership, hazard recognition, and reporting.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment & audits

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influence leadership

Emergency planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Occupational Safety

ASP or CSP certification

Tools

HSE management system

Job description

As an HSE Manager here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's health, safety, and environmental efforts. You will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety for employees, compliance with environmental regulations, and the implementation of best practices that support operational excellence and sustainable business performance.

You will report directly to our Site Director and Matrix to the Regional HSE Director and work out of our Northford, CT location on a full-time on-site work schedule.

In this role, you will impact our organization by overseeing the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs that ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards. As Northford advances as a Honeywell Technologies Flagship Site , you will play a critical leadership role in driving a culture of safety excellence, leadership accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Your ability to influence stakeholders and integrate HSE principles into business processes and decision-making will help establish Northford as a benchmark for world-class HSE performance across Honeywell Technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the site's HSE strategy in support of Northford's vision as a Honeywell Technologies Flagship Site.

• Drive site-wide HSE culture change through employee engagement, leadership accountability, and proactive risk management at all levels of the organization.

• Partner with site leadership to embed safety, health, and environmental stewardship into daily operations, decision-making, and business objectives.

• Champion Honeywell's HSE Management System and continuous improvement efforts to achieve world-class HSE performance.

• Develop and execute initiatives that strengthen employee ownership, hazard recognition, reporting, learning, and continuous improvement across the site.

• Establish best practices that position Northford as a model for HSE excellence within Honeywell Technologies.

• Assist in developing and implementing HSE strategies that align with the organization's mission, ensuring a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility.

• Lead and manage a team of HSE professionals, including engineers, specialists, and support staff, ensuring efficient and effective HSE practices.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, permits, and certifications. Stay current on changing regulations and industry best practices.

• Develop and implement safety measures, training, and policies to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses in the workplace.

• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations to identify potential hazards and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for HSE-related incidents, including accidents and environmental emergencies.

• Support management of the HSE budget, including resource allocation and cost-effective solutions that maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental protection.

• Contribute to environmental sustainability by implementing environmentally responsible practices and minimizing the environmental impact of the organization's operations.

• Establish and enforce quality and performance standards for HSE programs through regular inspections, audits, and performance assessments.

• Collaborate with internal departments, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, training, and education on HSE matters.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of experience in health, safety, environmental, or related operational leadership roles.

• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to effectively coach and develop HSE professionals.

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry best practices.

• Experience with risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency response planning.

• Experience driving regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification.

• Experience supporting, maintaining, or leading OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initiatives.

• Experience working at or supporting VPP Star-certified sites.

• Demonstrated success leading HSE culture transformation and organizational change initiatives.

• Proven ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels to drive sustainable safety performance improvements.

• Experience implementing world-class safety management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong employee engagement, coaching, and leadership development capabilities.

• Passion for promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

• Strong business acumen and ability to align HSE programs with organizational goals.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Continuous learning and development mindset.

• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: September 2, 2026.

The annual base salary range for this position is $132,000 - $165,500. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more ( https://www.honeywell.com/us/en )

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit https://buildings.honeywell.com/ ( https://buildings.honeywell.com/ )

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.