SHE Manager

Apex Systems is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager for our clients chemical manufacturing facility in Garyville, LA. This is a full-time, direct hire role with the client.

For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to Jenny DeMaria at [email protected] !

The SHE Manager leads all SHE processes and initiatives for the facility by engaging with their employees and teams to identify losses, develop & implement creative solutions, and celebrate successes. They will do this by fostering positive relationships and team development to promote a diverse, collaborative, and engaged safety culture.

This leader will also partner with SHE teams across the company network to share best practices and implement and upgrade SHE policies and practices. As the key representative to outside agencies, they will also drive compliance with all applicable safety and environmental requirements, including both internal and external audits and assessments. With safety as the conduit, they will leverage a strong foundation of TPM and operational excellence methodologies to continuously improve our performance across all key metrics.

What's in it For You :

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do :

Lead and guide site SHE vision and strategy as a member of the Plant Leadership Team

Provide guidance and technical expertise to ensure compliance with SHE regulations including governmental, state, industry, and company. This includes monitoring and sharing information regarding new regulations.

Coach leaders and associates on effective safety leadership and anchor behavioral based safety processes.

Represent the plant in SH&E audit reviews conducted by third parties.

Develop SOPs for facility compliance with the major regulatory programs and safety contingency plans including RCRA, EPA, Clean Water Act, OSHA & safety contingency plans.

Develop, track, and communicate leading and lagging key safety performance indicators.

Develop and implement systems and processes to reduce hazardous waste generation, increase recycling and improve conservation practices to meet our sustainability goals

Evaluates systems & implements projects to meet the requirements of wastewater and air quality permits.

Provided leadership for TPM SHE Pillar and participates in other multi-division SHE efforts.

Lead the Safety team members developing their competencies and career management.

Develop & implement systems & processes for SH&E system to ensure training is timely & effective, incident investigations are timely & complete, audits are regularly scheduled & observations resolved.

Partners with the team to create a culture of trust, engagement, transparency, risk awareness and avoidance, and rigorous application of our SMS.

Liaise with the local government entities including DHS, LDEQ, DOT, Local Fire Department, Health Department, Local Police Department.

Interface with the Engineering team to drive Process Safety incidences to zero and over time, engineer out the risks or implement engineering controls so as to not rely on admin or PPE

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, environmental or related discipline

8 years related experience with 2 years in a SH&E role in a chemical manufacturing environment

Experience managing internal / external audits and good working knowledge of EPA, PSM / RMP, MOC, OSHA, NFPA, and / or related regulations

Experience performing root cause analysis. Proficient advance problem-solving tools : Taproot, RCA, 8D, etc.

No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree in a safety, environmental or engineering discipline, or an MBA

Previous management experience with chemical, oil & gas, etc. experience highly favored.

Water treatment and waste management experience.

Experience developing and delivering training programs.

Purchasing experience and knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.

Project management experience, and experience with competitive bidding and contractor supervision.

Knowledge of building design, security, ADA requirements, fire, life safety and all relevant codes.

Green or Black Belt certification, Certified Safety Professional and / or Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Excellent verbal & written communication, leadership and training skills. #LI-JD10

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.