HSSE Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Manager

Location: Petersburg, VA
Salary: $100,000/year
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Schedule : Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM with flexibility needed for emergencies

About the Company

Join a global manufacturing company that develops and produces specialty chemicals and cleaning solutions used by industrial customers. The company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) performance while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HSSE Manager to lead health, safety, security, and environmental initiatives at our Petersburg, VA facility. This role is responsible for driving safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting environmental sustainability efforts, and partnering with site leadership to foster a strong safety culture.

This position follows a Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM schedule. Candidates must be flexible and available to respond to site emergencies outside of normal business hours when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site HSSE programs, policies, and compliance initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Oversee HSSE reporting, documentation, and performance metrics.
• Support ISO management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage contractor safety programs and assist with sustainability efforts.
• Partner with operations and other departments to integrate HSSE into daily business activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of HSSE experience in a chemical manufacturing environment .
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with ISO management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives, influence change, and improve HSSE performance.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• HSSE certifications are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $100,000 annually
• Full-time, permanent position
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and environmental performance
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth

If you're a safety-focused leader with chemical manufacturing experience and a passion for building a world-class safety culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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