HSE Manager

International Paper; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper is seeking an HSE Manager in White Bear Lake, MN. You will lead safety systems and programs to ensure an injury-free workplace and regulatory compliance, collaborating with site leadership and regional HSE staff.

The role requires 3–5 years in HSE within manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a proactive safety mindset. Travel to support multiple facilities within the geography may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HSE is required.
• 3-5 years HSE experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with progressive HSE cultures and safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems and processes to promote a safe, injury-free workplace and manage regulatory HSE compliance.
• Foster safety culture and environmental compliance at the facility.
• Assign, track and close out HSE actions and maintain documentation.
• Lead incident investigations and manage workers' compensation processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (HSE)

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

HSE Manager

Pay Rate

$69,500 - $92,600

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-time

Physical Location:

White Bear Lake, MN

The Job You Will Perform

• Responsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, which results in an injury-free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute all local, state, federal regulatory HSE requirements and company HSE programs. This position reports directly to the Site Manager and will work functionally with regional HSE staff.
• Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility
• Assign and track all HSE activities, corrective action plans and tasks to completion and update as needed; Maintain appropriate documentation
• Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans to close gaps
• Lead and maintain Contractor safety effort; assist in development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance
• Manage energy control, hearing conservation and chemical management programs
• Participate in required internal and external HSE audits and inspections; Coordinate and review results to ensure deficiency correction
• Lead incident investigations, complete investigation files, develop corrective action plans and manage worker's compensation process
• Lead initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver and track required employee training. Responsible for makeup training process and new hire onboarding
• Responsible for plant-wide HSE communications; utilize resources from HSE function, participate in Area HSE calls and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders; prepare and provide info at plant-wide meetings
• Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools; provide feedback to leaders on skill improvements needed
• Participate and support an active cross functional safety committee
• Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications and submissions (VOC, wastewater, storm water, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc.)
• Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve HSE performance
• Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for HSE

The Skills You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HSE required
• 3-5 years HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with progressive HSE cultures and safety leadership
• Knowledge of HSE compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Presentation and delivery skills
• Aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a collaborative fashion to accomplish HSE requirements and objectives
• Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking and weekly support of multiple facilities within geography