HSE Manager, Manufacturing: Safety, Compliance&Improvement

Gateway Recruiting; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for a manufacturing plant. The role leads the HSE program, develops safety and environmental policies, and drives continuous improvement to reduce incidents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Safety, plus 2–3 years in manufacturing. CSP is a plus. Strong analysis, leadership, and regulatory reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, or a comparable degree required.
• 2-3 years experience within the manufacturing industry.
• CSP Certification desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coordination of activities related to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.
• Developing and maintaining safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures that ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules (OSHA/EPA).
• Developing and implementing a program to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses with area assessments and investigations.
• Establishing and maintaining Environmental and Safety Management systems in accordance with ISO 14001/ISO 18001 and reporting on performance.
• Interfacing with regulatory agencies, insurers, and corporate teams to ensure compliance.
• Managing plant environmental and OSHA regulatory reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Creating and managing budgets for HSE activities including testing, waste removal, safety equipment, and recognition activities.
• Leading investigations on non-compliance and root-cause incidents; providing urgent response to operational issues.
• Leading implementations of team-driven problem solving and site audits to assess regulatory compliance.
• Driving environmental solutions and process changes to reduce waste streams.
• Managing workers’ compensation claims and HSE trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Minitab

Job description

Gateway Recruiting seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for a manufacturing plant. The role leads the HSE program, develops safety and environmental policies, and drives continuous improvement to reduce incidents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Safety, plus 2–3 years in manufacturing. CSP is a plus. Strong analysis, leadership, and regulatory reporting skills are essential.