HSE Manager - Cornelia

Solmax; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Solmax is seeking an HSE Manager / Compliance Specialist for its Cornelia facility in Georgia. The role leads health, safety, and environmental management, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving a proactive safety culture across the site.

Responsibilities include managing inspections, audits, training, investigations, and reporting, with close collaboration to plant leadership to reduce risk and maintain a safe, compliant operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing compliance programs, audits, and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE programs ensuring OSHA, EPA, and state compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Drive proactive safety culture and frontline accountability.
• Coach front-line leaders to own safety at supervisor and operator levels.
• Lead investigations for injuries and environmental incidents to identify root causes.
• Maintain OSHA logs, environmental reports, recordkeeping, and metrics.
• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training for all employees.
• Lead drills and emergency response planning; coordinate with local resources.

Skills

HSE management

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Management/Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

The HSE Manager / Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management within the Cornelia facility. This role ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, drives a proactive safety culture, supports front-line accountability, and partners closely with plant leadership to reduce risk, improve operational performance, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Job Overview

The HSE Manager / Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management within the Cornelia facility. This role ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, drives a proactive safety culture, supports front-line accountability, and partners closely with plant leadership to reduce risk, improve operational performance, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all HSE programs, policies, and requirements for the Cornelia facility- ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state regulations, Solmax policies, and industry best practices, maintain all required permits, plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and inquiries.
• Drive a strong, proactive safety culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coach and support front-line leaders to ensure safety ownership at the supervisor and operator level.
• Facilitate safety committees, BBS programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Champion hazard recognition, risk reduction, and safe work behaviors.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver required safety and environmental training for all employees.
• Partner with HR and Plant Leadership to support onboarding safety requirements.
• Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents to determine root causes.
• Analyze trends and implement proactive steps to reduce risks and prevent reoccurrence.
• Maintain and update facility safety programs, SOPs, and environmental plans.
• Manage OSHA logs, environmental reports, recordkeeping, and metrics.
• Ensure proper waste handling, labeling, storage, and vendor management in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to verify ongoing compliance with regulations and Solmax standards.
• Maintain and improve site emergency response plans and procedures.
• Lead drills, emergency response training, and coordination with local resources.
• Ensure proper functioning of alarms, extinguishers, spill kits, and emergency equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing compliance programs, audits, and regulatory inspections.