HSE Manager

ABB Inc.; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB's NEMA Motors Division in the US seeks a Safety Manager to lead the overall safety function, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive HSE culture. This onsite role reports to the Plant Manager and aims to protect workers while driving continuous improvement.

You will partner with site leadership to implement controls, lead incident investigations, manage HSE budgets, and deliver training. Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate's degree and 8+ years in health and safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in health & safety plus 8 years in industry, incl. 5 in supervision/training.
• Work authorization to work in the US; eligible for ABB employment.
• Preferred certifications: CSP, CISP, OSHA 10/30, Six Sigma, ISO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall safety functions and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with managers to ensure a safe work environment.
• Embed health, safety, and environmental culture across the organization.
• Monitor HSE performance and manage resources and budgeting.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in health and safety

Tools

CISP

CSP

First Aid

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

Lean Six Sigma

ISO

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Plant Manager

The work model for the role is:

Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Lead and manage the overall safety functions and ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and company policies. In partnership with managers and employees, the Safety Manager is also responsible for ensuring a safe work environment and that people work safely.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead HSE Culture & Compliance: Serve as the primary HSE liaison, embedding a strong health, safety, and environmental culture while ensuring organizational compliance with local regulations and ABB HSE standards.
• Strengthen HSE Capability & Risk Management: Optimize HSE processes and tools, oversee risk assessments, and ensure effective implementation of controls, preventive measures, and learning programs.
• Drive Incident Management & Continuous Improvement: Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and communication of incidents, sharing lessons learned and best practices to drive behavioral change and continual improvement.
• Monitor Performance & Manage Resources: Track and report HSE performance against KPIs and objectives, support budgeting for the function, and manage resources to meet financial and operational targets.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's (preferred) OR Associates' Degree in health and safety or a related discipline and minimum 8 years experience including 5 years in industrial supervision and/or training.
• Preferred Experience / Certifications: CISP, CSP, First Aid, OSHA 10 hour, OSHA 30 hour, Leans Six Sigma, ISO.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinary Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinary Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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