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HSE Manager (Site Senior Leadership Environment, Health and Safety)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Sector: Global Injection Molding / Advanced Manufacturing

The Vision: Safety as a Value, Not Just a Rule

At [Company Name], we don’t just manufacture high-precision components; we build a culture where every team member returns home safe and healthy. As our HSE Manager, you are a cornerstone of our Milwaukee Senior Leadership Team. You will bridge the gap between world-class productivity and industry-leading sustainability, ensuring that our environmental footprint and safety records are as precise as the parts we mold.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Seat at the Table: You aren't just an advisor; you are a key member of the Senior Management Staff, directly influencing site strategy and P&L through risk mitigation.

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Benefit from the resources of a global manufacturing powerhouse while leading the specific HSE vision for our Milwaukee facility.

• Ownership: From Industrial Hygiene to Environmental Permit Compliance, you own the "Audit Ready" excellence of our site.

• Total Rewards: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values professional development and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities & Impact

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Enliven the Vision: Move beyond compliance to "enliven" a culture of safety, utilizing motivational techniques and coaching to ensure HSE is a core value for all associates.

• Senior Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure HSE goals are integrated into every capital project and production run.

• Coaching & Development: Mentor line supervision and plant leadership, transforming them into effective HSE coaches within their own departments.

Operational Excellence

• Risk Mitigation: Lead site-wide risk assessments and drive "Root Cause" investigations that don't just find a problem—they prevent the next one.

• Environmental Stewardship: Manage all environmental permits, sample collections, and testing, ensuring our facility remains a leader in community sustainability.

• Technical Authority: Serve as the subject matter expert on Industrial Hygiene (noise, ergonomics, air quality), Contractor Safety, and Site Security.

Data-Driven Governance

• Visible KPIs: Maintain and broadcast Key Performance Indicators that drive continuous improvement and transparency.

• Fiscal Stewardship: Manage the HSE budget with precision, justifying investments that protect our people and our assets.

• Audit Readiness: Keep the facility in a continuous state of "Audit Ready" compliance with both corporate and governmental (OSHA/EPA) standards.

Your Expertise

Education & Experience

• The Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• The Track Record: 5+ years of progressive HSE leadership within a high-speed manufacturing environment (Injection Molding or Plastics experience is a significant plus).

• The Certification: CSP, CIH, or CHMM certifications are highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, EPA permit compliance, and Workers’ Compensation administration.

• Systems Thinker: Proficient in using data to influence and motivate change.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable goals for shop-floor associates and executive leadership alike.

Core Competencies

• Persistence: A relentless drive to lower risk and improve IH metrics.

• Strategic Empathy: A leader who understands that associate engagement is the key to a safe plant.

• Problem Solving: The ability to find the "why" behind an incident and implement the "how" for the solution.

Ready to lead a "Best-in-Class" safety culture? Apply today to join a global team that prioritizes people, profit, and the planet.