SHE Manager

Sigma Earth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment professional to support program implementation at the Cleveland facility. You will manage regulatory compliance, conduct SHE inspections, and lead safety investigations, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, CSP certification, and proficiency in OSHA PSM. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, with ability to train staff and influence safety

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of federal and state SH&E regulations.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in OSHA Process Safety Management.
• Ability to work effectively with SHE teams, operations management, and facility staff.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SHE programs and management systems to ensure environmental regulatory compliance.
• Manage compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct SHE inspections and help identify areas for improvement.
• Set priorities for safety investigations and assign responsibilities accordingly.
• Identify sampling priorities and request necessary budget and resources.
• Recommend engineering controls or work process changes to prevent injuries.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to confirm effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Administer SHE practices under OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14000 standards.
• Prepare reports and recommendations independently, while supporting others in reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address safety concerns with multidisciplinary solutions.
• Recommend improvements related to equipment purchases, workspace layout, and work process planning.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities when required.
• Identify training needs and oversee training delivery.

Skills

CSP certification

OSHA Process Safety Management

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation of SHE programs and management systems to ensure environmental regulatory compliance at Henkel’s Cleveland facility.
• Manage compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct SHE inspections as required and help identify areas for improvement.
• Set priorities for safety and health investigations across different work areas and assign responsibilities accordingly.
• Identify sampling priorities and request the necessary budget and resources to meet program objectives.
• Recommend engineering controls or work process changes to prevent workplace injuries and occupational illnesses.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to confirm the effectiveness of recommended corrective actions.
• Administer Henkel UA Employee Health, Safety, and Environmental management practices under OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14000 standards.
• Support dispensary services and related safety-health requirements at the facility.
• Prepare reports and recommendations independently, while also supporting other employees in developing technical reports.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address safety and health concerns through multidisciplinary solutions.
• Recommend improvements related to equipment purchases, engineering controls, workspace layout, and work process planning.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities whenever required.
• Identify training needs, develop new training programs as needed, and oversee training delivery.
• Serve as an internal training resource when required.
• Review industrial hygiene sampling plans and results, and assist with strategy development and interpretation when needed.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert for safety-related matters.
• Monitor injury and illness trends and work with teams to reduce workplace risks.
• Partner with Operations, Risk Control, and other departments to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Develop and implement SHE policies, procedures, and programs with input from the Regional SHE Director and Director of Cleveland Operations.
• Provide guidance to engineers and management on developing or improving engineering controls.
• Contribute to the design of new facilities where hazardous materials or hazardous processes will be present.
• Work with Facilities to establish new safety committees or expand the role and scope of existing safety committee activities.
• Prepare management reports on safety, health, and environmental investigations, evaluations, and improvement areas.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of federal and state SH&E regulations.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in OSHA Process Safety Management.
• Ability to work effectively with SHE teams, operations management, and facility staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address a wide range of complex issues.
• Ability to apply innovative and change-driven approaches to improve safety and compliance.
• Experience in emergency response and incident command training and implementation.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to work independently, prioritise activities, meet deadlines, manage time, handle travel, and manage a demanding workload.
• Ability to include business risk and cost-benefit analysis when evaluating options.
• Strong networking skills, with the ability to identify and use external resources such as specialist contractors.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across diverse work groups.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train others and adapt communication for different audiences.
• Strong listening skills and collaborative working style.
• Ability to proactively support or lead SHE initiatives that align with business needs.
• Capability to influence strategic business thinking and position SHE as a key business priority.