What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr, HSE I position at Barnes?
Core Responsibilities
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- Lead and manage all aspects of the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System to ensure alignment with Barnes Global Standards and compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary on-site HSE leader, spending more than 50% of time on the shop floor engaging employees, supervisors, and engineers to strengthen safety culture and proactively drive risk reduction initiatives.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including JSAs, confined space reviews, PPE evaluations, and machine guarding inspections, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
- Partner cross-functionally with employees and leadership to enhance hazard recognition, strengthen accountability, and build a proactive, ownership-driven safety culture.
- Manage all environmental compliance programs, ensuring timely submission of required permits and regulatory documents (e.g., Tier II, Form R, SWPPP, SPCC, etc.), and training of affected personnel.
- Analyze and report site carbon, water, and waste metrics; lead projects that reduce environmental impact and drive progress toward Barnes’ 2026 sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
- Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead the Site Safety Committee and champion employee engagement through BBS, Gemba, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement forums that strengthen safety culture.
- Oversee Workers’ Compensation case management, ensuring accurate reporting and effective return-to-work coordination.
- Develop, deliver, and continuously improve HSE training programs in collaboration with the BA HSE team, ensuring all content meets site and regulatory requirements.
- Drive the Management of Change (MOC) Process to proactively evaluate risk, validate controls, and ensure all HSE impacts are addressed.
- Track and report all HSE data in accordance with Barnes standards and federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
- Oversees and maintains all Hazardous/Non-Hazardous waste training records for all personnel dealing with Hazardous Waste/Non-Hazardous waste. Maintains records according to requirements and include training information such as training description/type of training/amount of initial and continuous training as well as site and personnel identifiers such as facility name/location, employee name, job title & job description.
- 4-6 years’ HSE management experience in a manufacturing environment, with emphasis on health & safety.
- Experience in identifying and abating critical risks, such as machine guarding, electrical safety, and lock out tag out program.
- Demonstrated experience in HSE management systems and process improvement. Requires understanding of state and federal regulations and standards.
- Proven track record of success in working with government agencies and preventing regulatory non-compliance.
- Develops effective working relationships which foster integrity, trust and respect.
- Effectively communicate and share information, knowledge and expertise with all levels of the organization.
- Substantial functional experience with successful track record of results.
- Must have the ability to be resourceful and collaborate to foster continuous improvement.
- Must have the ability to inspire the team to drive productivity increases and standardization.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Competent in all areas of chemical management including chemical lines and clean rooms.
- Experience leading ISO14001, OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) is desirable.
- Working knowledge of homeland security programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Health/Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety related field required. MS a plus.
To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.OneBarnes.com, click on careers, select the Americas Job Portal, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.
- Candidates who meet minimum qualifications & experience will be prioritized for consideration***