HSE Manager

Job Summary:

Vesuvius USA is seeking a highly skilled HSE Manager to lead our safety and environmental initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective HSE programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain all required written safety plans, including HazCom, BBP, Hearing Conservation, LO/TO, PPE Assessments, Confined Space, and Fall protection.
• Ensure all required plant safety inspections are performed and documented, and that corrective actions are completed for identified deficiencies.
• Assist in the performance of accident and near-miss investigations and ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Maintain close working relationships with department managers/supervisors to assure proper support of the safety program at each location.
• Ensure the MSDS database is current for all materials.
• Chair the plant safety committee.
• Ensure JSA's/risk/hazard analyses are performed and are current. May perform analyses.
• Compile required safety performance metric data for the country-specific injury/illness log and for reporting to government agencies and to Vesuvius databases.
• Prepare and submit all required environmental permit applications/renewals and routine agency reports, e.g., air emissions, water and wastewater, hazardous/toxic waste, spills and releases, hazardous material/substance inventories.
• Manage all plant waste disposal activity to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop/maintain plant emergency response plans and ensures drills are performed to document plan effectiveness.
• Review plant environmental permits and ensure terms and conditions are understood and complied with, ensures required documentation is maintained and required regulatory reports are submitted to the respective agency, e.g., air discharge permits, storm water discharge permits, local wastewater permits.
• Evaluate proposed projects and proposed new chemicals and ensures plans are in-place and implemented to address HSE compliance issues.
• Develops and implements plant programs, policies, and procedures to conform with Vesuvius standards.
• Investigate environmental incidents to determine root causes and prepares and implements corrective action plans. Ensure incident records are maintained for the site.
• Coordinate and assist with corporate initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across Vesuvius.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related field with a proven track record of successfully managing a strong and robust safety, health and environmental program.
• 5+ years demonstrated hands-on experience in a HSE Management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications related to the Safety, Health and Environment field.
• ISO9001, OHSA, RCMS, HAZCOM, First Aid, CPR, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management professional certifications/trainings.
• Experience in any combination in the following areas: Environmental Compliance. In-depth knowledge of industrial safety programs, occupational safety and health administration requirements and Code of Federal Regulations. In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, prioritize work, and operate with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws/codes pertaining to workplace safety.
• Background in incident investigations, such as 5-Why, What-If Analysis, 6-sigma, etc.
• Experience working with Safety Programs such as Lockout-Tagout, Industrial Vehicles, Hoisting Equipment, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Ergonomics, and Industrial Hygiene Programs.

Skills and Behavior:

• Ability to communicate to various levels within the Company.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal initiative and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

What We Offer:

Vesuvius USA offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package to the successful candidate.

Vesuvius USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that promotes workforce diversity and hires without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected status.