Site Manager

Jackson Hogg; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Limited seeks a Site Health and Safety Manager for a global client in the Flavors, Colors & Extracts food and beverage sector. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety, environmental, and regulatory programs across the East Coast facility.

Responsibilities include leading safety training, maintaining SOPs, conducting inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance with OSHA and environmental standards. Strong collaboration with operations and maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in safety, environmental compliance, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing safety policies, SOPs, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Lead safety training programs and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure OSHA & environmental regulatory compliance across site operations.
• Conduct incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure safe practices.
• Support emergency preparedness and drills at the site.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Policy development

SOP development

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jackson Hogg are seeking a Site Health and Safety Manager for our global client specialising in the manufacturing of speciality Flavors, Colors & Extract for the Food and Beverage industry. This role will be leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs that ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Location: East Coast, US

Reports to: Vice President

Responsibilities

• The Site HSE Manager will help develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), support employee training, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the facility.
• Lead, promote, and develop deep organizational adoption of a proactive safety culture through employee capability, engagement, and awareness initiatives.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead organizational compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety and environmental standards.
• Support routine safety inspections and audits of the facility to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop organizational expertise in conducting incident and near-miss investigations and help implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain safety documentation, records, and reporting as required by regulatory agencies and company policies.
• Support emergency preparedness programs including drills, response planning, and safety equipment readiness.
• Draft, review, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure procedures reflect safe and compliant practices.
• Ensure safety documentation remains current with regulatory changes and operational needs.
• Assist in the development and delivery of employee safety training and onboarding programs.
• Provide guidance to employees on safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Support company sustainability initiatives including waste management, reduction and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate and assist with our international sustainability team in tracking environmental metrics such as waste, energy, and water usage.
• Support environmental reporting and improvement projects aligned with company sustainability goals.
• Support operational excellence initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Support in cross-functional teams to improve workplace safety, environmental performance, and compliance processes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in safety, environmental compliance, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of workplace safety principles, OSHA regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written communication skills and proficient in the ability to develop policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify workplace hazards and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with both team members and management.
• Experience supporting or developing safety procedures, policies, or SOPs.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, environmental tracking, or waste reduction programs.
• OSHA training or certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.