HSE Manager - Process Safety & Operational Excellence

Nufarm Limited; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Nufarm Limited in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety initiatives across manufacturing and logistics operations.

You will influence culture, build capability, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites. You will provide strategic leadership while remaining hands-on in developing and implementing HSE programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of HSE experience in chemical manufacturing or similarly regulated environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSE team, fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability.
• Drive HSE strategy, objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives with operational leaders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee risk management, environmental programs, and HSE management systems.
• Provide expert leadership in Process Safety Management (PSM), including PHAs, MOCs, mechanical integrity, and incident investigations.
• Monitor and communicate HSE performance metrics, driving proactive improvement actions.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies, emergency services, industry groups, and local communities.
• Coach and mentor leaders to achieve sustainable safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

HSE expertise

Regulatory compliance

Process Safety

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related discipline

Job description

Nufarm Limited in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety initiatives across manufacturing and logistics operations.

You will influence culture, build capability, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites. You will provide strategic leadership while remaining hands-on in developing and implementing HSE programs.