Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead the HSE function across our enterprise. The HSE Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide health, safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with all local, state/provincial, and federal regulations. This position will oversee a team HSE professionals, promoting a culture of safety excellence and environmental stewardship across the organization. This role will report to Trystar HSE Director.
We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:
- Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
- Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
- Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
- Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
- Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
- Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
- Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
In this role you will get to:
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and manage a distributed team of HSE professionals across North America.
- Execute a comprehensive HSE strategy aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary HSE subject matter expert for HSE team and site management teams.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable Canadian regulations
- Oversee audits, inspections, and corrective action plans across all locations.
- Maintain and update company-wide HSE policies and procedures in alignment with changing regulations.
Program Management
- Implement and maintain standardized safety programs, training materials, and systems across all sites.
- Lead initiatives in incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and risk reduction.
- Manage environmental programs related to air, water, and waste, including permitting, emissions tracking, and sustainability reporting.
- Provide manufacturing & engineering technical input into process hazard studies and capital projects ensuring safety is at the forefront of processes & projects.
- Assist in the development of the HSE budget for the site.
- Attend site management and department meetings on regular basis and upon request.
Performance & Reporting
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure HSE effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present regular reports to executive leadership on HSE metrics, incidents, and risk areas.
- Support root cause analysis for significant incidents and ensure proper follow-up actions.
Culture & Engagement
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on employee engagement, behavior-based safety, and accountability.
- Partner with HR and Operations to develop training and communication plans that reinforce EHS values.
Job Requirements:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, Environmental or related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of HSE experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
- Minimum 3 years in role leading HSE team members
- In depth knowledge of U.S. regulations, and industry best practices
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving organization change across multiple locations
- Strong ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Competent in using Microsoft Office products and systems
- Ability to travel up to 50% to visit sites as needed
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
- Professional certification as CSP
- An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
- Previous success in working effectively in a cross functional environment
- Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
- Flexibility to work extended or later hours periodically to support second and third shifts
- Ability to communicate in Spanish as a second language preferred
Benefits:
- 401 (k) with company match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- PTO
- Sick Time
- Employee Appreciation Time
- Paid Holidays
Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
