Multi-Site HSE Leader for Manufacturing

Smiths Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-Tek, part of Smiths Group, seeks a hands-on HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across multiple manufacturing sites in the US. You will partner with site leaders to reduce risk, ensure compliance and build a culture where safety ownership is shared across operations.

Ideal candidates bring multi-site manufacturing HSE experience, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement. Certifications such as CSP/CIH/CHMM/ASP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognized professional HSE qualification or relevant degree, or an equivalent combination of education and significant professional experience.
• Demonstrable multi-site HSE experience in manufacturing or other complex environments.
• Strong OSHA and EPA knowledge relevant to the US geography.
• Practical experience of machine safety, LOTO/energy isolation, risk assessment, incident investigation, audit and corrective-action management.
• ISO 45001 experience; ISO 14001 experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the divisional HSE strategy, management system, objectives and standards across sites.
• Partner with operational leaders to translate HSE requirements into practical site plans and actions.
• At sites with an HSE Leader, set expectations, coach and verify implementation of plans.
• At sites without an HSE Leader, work with Site MD to assign owners and verify compliance.
• Create ownership in the line organisation so leaders remain accountable for HSE outcomes.
• Lead risk assessments and critical-control processes for life-critical risks (machine safety, LOTO, fire, heights, electrical).
• Lead targeted site interventions when data shows elevated risk and ensure timely actions.
• Maintain oversight of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, sampling, monitoring and reporting across sites.
• Support regulatory agency interactions and investigations with COE or specialists.
• Lead or support serious incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal/external HSE audits and closure of findings.

Skills

HSE management

Multi-site manufacturing

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Leadership coaching

Education

HSE qualification or relevant degree

Job description

Flex-Tek, part of Smiths Group, seeks a hands-on HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across multiple manufacturing sites in the US. You will partner with site leaders to reduce risk, ensure compliance and build a culture where safety ownership is shared across operations.

Ideal candidates bring multi-site manufacturing HSE experience, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement. Certifications such as CSP/CIH/CHMM/ASP are preferred.