HSE Lead

Job Description

Job Description

HSE Lead

Location: Twin Falls, ID
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday
Travel: None
Salary: $97,300–$133,815 + Bonus

About the Organization

Our client is a  global leader in the food and snack manufacturing industry , operating a large portfolio of well-known consumer brands and manufacturing facilities worldwide. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining strong standards for  employee safety, environmental responsibility, operational excellence, and sustainability .

The company promotes a safety-first culture and focuses on continuous improvement, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and reducing workplace incidents and environmental impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE professional to join a well-established manufacturing environment and play a key role in strengthening health, safety, and environmental programs.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced  HSE Lead to oversee and coordinate Health, Safety, and Environmental programs at a manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will help drive a  zero-incident culture , ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards, investigate incidents, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in  Environmental Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment , excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead initiatives designed to promote a strong safety culture and reduce workplace incidents.
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of Health & Safety programs and processes.
• Partner with plant leadership and managers to improve employee safety engagement.
• Identify workplace hazards and develop programs to eliminate or control risks.
• Provide HSE expertise for new projects, equipment installations, and change-management activities.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Participate in and support workplace incident investigations.
• Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Track non-conformances and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate incident reporting and documentation.
• Work with safety committees and cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure plant HSE programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support environmental compliance activities and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and environmental standards.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and resolution of compliance gaps.
• Support implementation and maintenance of applicable ISO and company standards.

HSE Programs & Continuous Improvement

• Develop technical guidance and programs to identify and eliminate physical hazards.
• Conduct hazard and environmental aspect assessments.
• Partner with regional and corporate HSE teams on strategic initiatives.
• Support implementation of standardized HSE programs and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, energy consumption, environmental impact, and workplace risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS/HSE) , preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety and environmental regulations.
• Training or experience in areas such as  OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance .
• Experience with safety and/or environmental technical standards.
• Experience with incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in  Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Rehabilitation, or a related discipline .
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Experience working with  ISO standards .
• Experience in food, beverage, consumer products, or other manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading safety culture transformation and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience working with corporate/regional HSE teams.

What the Organization Offers

• Competitive $97,300–$133,815 base salary + bonus
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leave programs
• Education-related benefits
• Family and employee support programs
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates