HSE Manager [AS-15246]

Shirley Parsons; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an EHS Manager for a leading electrical equipment manufacturer in Jackson, MS. In this role, you will lead the HSSE function, drive a proactive safety culture, and align environmental and compliance programs with site goals.

You'll coach cross-functional teams, lead investigations, and analyze data to spur continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of HSE leadership in manufacturing and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSSE function, aligning with goals and regulatory requirements.
• Create and implement health, safety, security, and environmental strategies.
• Coach operational leaders and provide HSSE support.
• Drive incident investigations and near-miss reporting, promoting learning.
• Monitor performance via audits, inspections, and data analysis to strengthen initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

HSE systems

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/OHS

Job description

A leading electrical equipment manufacturing organization is seeking an EHS Manager to support a large-scale distribution transformer operation. Based within a complex production environment, this person will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, strengthening environmental and compliance programs, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to influence operational performance, develop high-performing teams, and embed progressive risk management practices within a growing manufacturing business.

The Role

• Lead and develop the site HSSE function, ensuring alignment with operational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Create and implement health, safety, security, and environmental strategies focused on risk reduction, prevention, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide coaching, guidance, and expert HSSE support across the facility.
• Drive incident investigation, near-miss reporting, and organizational learning processes, promoting a positive and non-punitive reporting culture.
• Monitor performance trends through audits, inspections, and data analysis, using insights to strengthen site-wide HSSE initiatives.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8+ years of HSE experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and compliance management systems, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience working effectively in cross-functional or matrixed organizations.