Senior HSE Specialist: Safety & Environmental Leader

The J.M. Smucker Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking an experienced Senior HS&E Specialist in McCalla, AL to lead health, safety and environmental programs on site. You will partner with plant leadership to drive compliance, risk reduction and a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing EHS, strong regulatory knowledge, and leadership experience. You will supervise the HS&E Coordinator and mentor senior stakeholders to strengthen ownership and accountability across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADEM, and related regulations.
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience supervising or leading employees, teams, or cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of site health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Partner with plant leadership to execute HS&E strategy, objectives, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise on OSHA, EPA, ADEM, and company requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Analyze safety and environmental performance metrics and drive improvement plans.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and eliminate hazards.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities including wastewater, stormwater, waste management, and spill prevention programs.
• Facilitate safety and environmental training and coach leaders on regulatory compliance and safe work practices.
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections, corporate audits, and third-party assessments.
• Serve as a key resource during emergency response and environmental or safety incidents.
• Directly supervise the HS&E Coordinator, including performance management, training, workload prioritization, and professional development.
• Develop and mentor Key Element Owners, Sub-Key Element Owners, and Safety Functional Leaders to strengthen ownership, engagement, and accountability for HS&E performance.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental Science/Occupational Health/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

HS&E reporting systems

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking an experienced Senior HS&E Specialist in McCalla, AL to lead health, safety and environmental programs on site. You will partner with plant leadership to drive compliance, risk reduction and a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing EHS, strong regulatory knowledge, and leadership experience. You will supervise the HS&E Coordinator and mentor senior stakeholders to strengthen ownership and accountability across the