Senior HSE Leader: Drive Zero-Harm Safety & Compliance

Mars, Incorporated; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Health & retirement benefits

Mars University learning

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated is seeking an experienced Site HSE Manager in Gainesville, GA to lead safety, environmental, and security programs across the site. You will ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA/EPA, drive policy innovation, and foster a proactive safety culture with site teams.

The role emphasizes risk-based decision making, CAPA implementation, and collaboration across operations to protect people, property, and the planet. A strong background in manufacturing HSE is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering/Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• 10-15 years' experience implementing safety, environmental, and/or industrial hygiene programs in manufacturing.
• 7+ years HSE leadership in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations for handling and shipment of hazardous materials/waste.
• Experience managing environmental permit compliance (Air, Stormwater, Wastewater, SPCC, Hazardous Waste/RCRA).
• Proven track record leading incident investigations and CAPA systems.
• Hands-on Industrial Hygiene monitoring and injury case management.
• Experience evaluating process safety hazards and high-fire risk operations.

Responsibilities

• Define the site's HSE vision and lead as Safety Pillar Leader to embed continuous improvement in daily manufacturing operations.
• Maintain an audit-ready state with 100% OSHA, EPA, DOT, and corporate compliance.
• Oversee environmental permits and hazardous waste handling and shipments.
• Lead risk prediction programs and technical reviews for process hazards and high-fire risk.
• Direct investigations into HSE incidents and drive CAPA and cross-site learnings.
• Champion Behavior-Based Safety and train/coaching for zero-harm culture.
• Partner with Health & Wellness teams to manage injury cases and IH monitoring.
• Oversee Site Emergency Organization readiness and site security operations.
• Own Contractor Safety Management and partner on HSE reviews for projects.
• Recruit and mentor the HSE team and manage budgets.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental permits

CAPA investigations

HSE leadership

Data-driven HSE

Contractor safety

Emergency response

TPM/ MSE safety pillar

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health / related field

Job description

Mars, Incorporated is seeking an experienced Site HSE Manager in Gainesville, GA to lead safety, environmental, and security programs across the site. You will ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA/EPA, drive policy innovation, and foster a proactive safety culture with site teams.

The role emphasizes risk-based decision making, CAPA implementation, and collaboration across operations to protect people, property, and the planet. A strong background in manufacturing HSE is required.