HSE Officer

Freudenberg Group; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking an HSE professional to lead safety efforts on the shop floor, coach teams, and help improve environmental, health, and safety programs.

The role involves audits, inspections, regulatory reporting, incident support, and continuous improvement to reduce risk and injuries at the site. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–7 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of HSE/EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and regulatory requirements; familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.
• Strong communication, training, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HSE activities on the manufacturing floor and reinforce safe work practices.
• Provide coaching and compliance support with supervisors, line leaders, and maintenance teams.
• Assist with deployment and improvement of HSE programs and initiatives.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits, inspections, and field verifications; support corrective actions and reporting.

Skills

HSE Experience

Audits & Inspections

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Education

B.S. in EHS or related field

Tools

MS Office

Workday

SharePoint

Enablon or EHS system

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Shop Floor Safety Leadership: Support daily HSE activities by maintaining a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, engaging employees, reinforcing safe work practices, and addressing at-risk behaviors.
• Employee Coaching & Compliance Support: Partner with supervisors, line leaders, and maintenance teams to provide HSE coaching, promote accountability, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• HSE Program Implementation & Continuous Improvement: Assist with the deployment and enhancement of HSE programs, systems, and initiatives focused on reducing risk, preventing injuries, and improving overall site performance.
• Auditing, Inspections & Regulatory Reporting: Conduct safety and environmental audits, inspections, and field verifications; identify gaps, support corrective actions, and assist with required OSHA, EPA, and internal reporting.
• Incident Management & Emergency Response: Support incident and near-miss investigations, OSHA recordkeeping, injury claim administration, and provide First Aid/CPR/AED response as needed.
• Environmental & Occupational Health Compliance: Assist with environmental inspections, permitting activities, hazard identification, chemical safety, industrial hygiene initiatives, data collection, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of HSE/EHS experience in a manufacturing environment with expertise in audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements; familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards preferred.
• Strong communication, training, and relationship-building skills, bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Workday, SharePoint, Enablon, or other HSE management systems preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.