Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
Full-Time • On-Site
St. George, UT
Reports To: Senior Operational Leader
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
This organization is a fast-growing manufacturing company with multiple facilities across North America. The business is in an active expansion phase, increasing production capacity, maturing safety systems, and investing heavily in workforce development. The company emphasizes safety, respect, teamwork, and accountability as core values.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The HSE Manager will lead all health, safety, and environmental programs for one of the company’s key manufacturing sites. The facility is scaling output and undergoing major growth, requiring a hands-on safety leader who spends substantial time on the production floor.
This highly visible role partners directly with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional leaders to strengthen safety culture, enhance risk controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed a proactive, zero-incident mindset across all operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaboration & Communication
- Communicate effectively at all levels to reinforce expectations and promote hazard awareness.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, Materials, and Quality to integrate HSE into daily management systems.
- Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies and external partners.
Environmental Responsibility
- Manage environmental compliance documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
- Oversee hazardous materials handling, waste management, spill response, and recycling programs.
- Support sustainability initiatives aligned with company environmental goals.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Lead audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards and reduce risk.
- Maintain required logs, training files, documentation, and regulatory records.
Safety Leadership & Culture
- Champion a safety-first, speak-up culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement.
- Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analyses.
- Reinforce safe behaviors through daily floor presence, coaching, and engagement.
Systems, Programs & Continuous Improvement
- Improve and sustain safety programs including LOTO, confined space, hot work, JSAs, and PPE assessments.
- Lead safety initiatives using Lean tools, standardization, and structured problem solving.
- Track, analyze, and report HSE performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
Training, Education & Engagement
- Develop and deliver safety training programs, orientations, and toolbox talks.
- Coordinate safety campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
- Partner with supervisors to ensure consistent reinforcement of safe work practices.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Ability to manage multiple programs while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Strong communication, influence, and coaching skills.
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (experience may substitute).
- 10+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a strong, proactive safety culture.
- Experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and foundational HSE principles.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Professional certifications (ASP, CHST, CSP, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR) are advantageous.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
- Company-paid life and short-term disability coverage.
- Optional supplemental insurance.
- Generous paid time off and employee assistance resources.
- Opportunities for growth and development within a scaling, forward-looking organization.
WHY THIS ROLE IS UNIQUE
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity during a critical growth phase for the site. The HSE Manager will shape safety behaviors, influence operational decision-making, and ensure risk controls are built into everyday work. For leaders energized by floor engagement and fast-paced manufacturing environments, this role provides an exceptional platform to drive world-class safety performance and long-term cultural impact.
