Multi-Site HSE Leader — Safety & Compliance

Smiths Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-Tek, a part of Smiths Group, seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across multiple manufacturing sites. You will partner with site leaders to reduce risk, ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA and drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

You will deploy HSE strategies, coach leaders, and manage risk assessments, incident investigations and audits. Willingness to travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Recognized HSE qualification or relevant degree; professional certification preferred.
• Multi-site HSE experience in manufacturing or operationally complex environments.
• Strong OSHA and EPA knowledge for US geography.
• Practical experience with machine safety, LOTO/energy isolation, risk assessment, incident investigations.
• Experience implementing or operating HSE management systems, ISO 45001; ISO 14001 is advantageous.
• Ability to travel across sites and cultures as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the divisional HSE strategy and standards across sites.
• Translate HSE requirements into practical site plans, priorities, resources and actions.
• Coach Site HSE Leaders and site leaders to ensure accountability for HSE outcomes.
• Assess risks and establish compliance routines with site leadership.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Provide oversight of core HSE programmes across sites and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

HSE leadership

Multi-site experience

OSHA knowledge

EPA knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

ISO 45001 awareness

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

HSE degree

Professional certification preferred

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Flex-Tek, a part of Smiths Group, seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across multiple manufacturing sites. You will partner with site leaders to reduce risk, ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA and drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

You will deploy HSE strategies, coach leaders, and manage risk assessments, incident investigations and audits. Willingness to travel between sites is required.