HSE Manager

HSE Manager

Little Hocking

Location: USA - Little Hocking, Arrowhead Rd Division: Solutions

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: Bill Mitchell - Manager, HSE Regional System Job Title: Health & Safety Manager (HSM 04)

The HSE Manager is a visible leadership role responsible for overseeing all health, safety, and environmental programs within a plastics manufacturing facility. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements, while driving a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This role serves as the site subject matter expert for environmental compliance, including air, water, and sustainability reporting, and ensures all required reporting, documentation, and audits are completed accurately and on time. The HSE Manager partners with site leadership to implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and ensure operational compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with all DSV Health & Safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification initiatives
• Drive safety training programs and ensure all employees are properly trained
• Monitor safety performance metrics and implement improvement plans
• Act as site liaison with OSHA and other regulatory agencies
• Environmental Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure full compliance with all EPA, Ohio EPA, and environmental permit requirements
• Serve as primary owner of environmental reporting systems and documentation
• Monthly Responsibilities:
• Review Microbac water testing results same day and address any deviations
• Maintain and update NPDES compliance tracking (LH NPDES Compliance Monitoring Recordkeeping)
• Submit required data through the Ohio EPA eBusiness Center by the 15th of each month
• Maintain and organize environmental documentation and records
• Enter and validate Metrio sustainability data and maintain supporting documentation
• Ensure VOC compliance confirmations are reviewed and properly documented
• Quarterly Responsibilities:
• Complete and submit Metrio reporting within 60 days of quarter end
• Review VOC data and ensure compliance; submit required EPA correspondence
• Submit VOC deviation reports (Extruders 4 & 5) within required deadlines
• Semi-Annual Responsibilities:
• Submit particulate emissions deviation reports to Ohio EPA (January 31 & July 31 deadlines)
• Annual Responsibilities:
• Complete and submit Annual Air Permit Evaluation Report (PER) by February 15
• Verify and validate all annual Metrio data and submit corporate reporting requirements
• Complete Data Submission Checklist (due first Monday in April)
• Maintain ISO 14001 compliance and complete all required audits and checklists
• Maintain EMR certification
• Coordinate and support internal environmental compliance audits
• Track and complete corrective actions from audit findings
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Develop and implement systems to ensure compliance with all environmental and safety regulations
• Maintain documentation demonstrating compliance performance
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and audit readiness at all times
• Monitoring Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Track and report HSE KPIs and performance metrics
• Lead internal audits and inspections to identify gaps
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with leadership to drive sustainability and environmental stewardship programs
• Regulatory & External Relations
• Act as primary contact for OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory agencies
• Ensure all required documentation and reporting is accurate and submitted on time
• Represent the facility during inspections and audits
• Other Duties
• Communicate risks, issues, and compliance updates to site leadership
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Support operational needs as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years of experience in HSE, environmental compliance, or manufacturing safety
• Experience with EPA reporting, air permits, water compliance (NPDES), and sustainability reporting tools (e.g., Metrio) preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Computer Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Experience with environmental reporting systems (EPA portals, Metrio preferred)
• Language Skills:
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Other Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, or related field preferred
• ISO 14001 experience strongly preferred
• Experience in plastics or manufacturing environment preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leader of Others
• Independent Contributor
• Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Communication / Building Partnership
• Developing Oneself
• Developing Others
• Drive for Results
• Embracing Change
• Problem Solving
• Empowerment
• Leadership Excellence
• Leading Change

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting

Frequently: Bending

Constantly: Walking and Standing, Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds, Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Other Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear all appropriate PPE. Routine PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection. Although rare, a full-face respirator may be required, and fit testing is included in the pre-employment screening.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Other Physical Requirements:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear all appropriate PPE. Routine PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection. Although rare, a full-face respirator may be required, and fit testing is included in the pre-employment screening.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Other Physical Requirements:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics