HSE Manager

Gainesville GA

Champion safety sustainability and operational excellence.

As theSite HSE Manager you will lead and elevate our comprehensive Health Safety Environmental and Security programs across the this pivotal leadership role you will safeguard our people property and assets while ensuring full regulatory compliance with OSHA EPA insurance and corporate standards. By partnering closely with site teams you will drive policy innovation shape day-to-day HSE operations and foster a proactive safety culture built on associate engagement and collaborative leadership.

Minimum

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety & Health Environmental Engineering/Science Industrial Hygiene or a related technical discipline.
• 10 - 15 years experience in implementing safety environmental and/or industrial hygiene programs within manufacturing environment.
• 7 years HSE leadership experience in amanufacturing supply chain or industrial operationsenvironment.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulationsfor the handling and shipment of hazardous materials/waste.
• Demonstrated experience managing comprehensiveenvironmental permit compliance(Air Stormwater Wastewater Spill Prevention/SPCC and Hazardous Waste/RCRA).
• Proven track record leadingincident investigations (Root Cause Analysis)and implementing corrective/preventative action (CAPA) systems.
• Hands-on experience withIndustrial Hygiene monitoring(noise ergonomics respirable dust chemical exposures) and occupational injury case management.
• Experience evaluatingprocess safety hazards combustible dust risks and high-fire risk operations.
• Demonstrated ability tolead through influenceacross all operational levels where direct reporting lines do not exist.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs emergency response teams (Site Emergency Organization) and physical site security operations.
• Proficiency indata-driven HSE management using KPIs to prioritize resources track performance and report to senior leadership.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in HSE Environmental Management or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in food manufacturing and GMP
• Prior work experience managing security function
• Professional certifications such asCSP(Certified Safety Professional)CIH(Certified Industrial Hygienist) orCHMM(Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Experience working within Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Lean Manufacturing or leading aSafety Pillar / Continuous Improvement Pillar(e.g. Mars Supply Excellence).
• Expertise implementing and championingBehavior-Based Safety (BBS)programs and associate-led safety committees.
• Background infood manufacturing CPG or high-speed packagingenvironments.
• Familiarity with property loss control asset conservation and working with third-party insurance risk engineers (e.g. FM Global standards).
• Experience managing operational budgets capital project HSE reviews and third-party integrated facilities/security teams.

• Define the sites HSE vision and lead as theSafety Pillar Leader(supporting TPM/MSE frameworks) to embed continuous improvement into daily manufacturing operations.
• Maintain an ongoingaudit-ready state ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA EPA DOT and corporate standards to minimize business and operational risk.
• Oversee execution and compliance for allenvironmental permits(Air Water Wastewater Stormwater SPCC) and direct compliant hazardous waste handling and shipments.
• Lead comprehensive risk prediction/mitigation programs conducting technical reviews forprocess hazards combustible dust and high-fire risk operations.
• Direct rigorous investigations into all HSE incidents driving effectiveCAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)and cross-site learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Champion the associate-ledBehavior-Based Safety (BBS)program providing training coaching and influencing without direct authority to build a zero-harm culture.
• Partner with site Health & Wellness teams to manage injury cases audiometric testing and IH monitoring (noise ergonomics chemical exposure and dust).
• Oversee theSite Emergency Organization (SEO)response readiness and manage site security operations access controls and security personnel.
• Own theContractor Safety Managementprogram and partner with engineering to deliver HSE reviews on capital and non-capital projects.
• Recruit mentor and build a strong succession pipeline for the site HSE team while managing the departmentaloperating and capital budgets.

• Join a global values-led business where ourFive Principlesguide every decision and your HSE leadership directly protects our people communities and planet.

• Play a critical role in building asustainable zero-harm futureby setting and elevating health safety and environmental excellence across our site.

• Accelerate your career with tailored leadership pathways cross-functional exposure and ongoing learning throughMars Universityfrom day one.

• Enjoy an industry-leading package including acompetitive salary annual performance bonus flexible health and retirement benefits and holistic wellness programs.

• Work alongside passionate world-class Associates within a supportive environment that prioritizes inclusion psychological safety and mutual success.

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