HSE Officer

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Lebanon, IN

On-Site

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

You support our team as

HSE Officer

Responsibilities

• Shop Floor Safety Leadership: Support daily HSE activities by maintaining a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, engaging employees, reinforcing safe work practices, and addressing at-risk behaviors.
• Employee Coaching & Compliance Support: Partner with supervisors, line leaders, and maintenance teams to provide HSE coaching, promote accountability, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• HSE Program Implementation & Continuous Improvement: Assist with the deployment and enhancement of HSE programs, systems, and initiatives focused on reducing risk, preventing injuries, and improving overall site performance.
• Auditing, Inspections & Regulatory Reporting: Conduct safety and environmental audits, inspections, and field verifications; identify gaps, support corrective actions, and assist with required OSHA, EPA, and internal reporting.
• Incident Management & Emergency Response: Support incident and near-miss investigations, OSHA recordkeeping, injury claim administration, and provide First Aid/CPR/AED response as needed.
• Environmental & Occupational Health Compliance: Assist with environmental inspections, permitting activities, hazard identification, chemical safety, industrial hygiene initiatives, data collection, and regulatory compliance efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of HSE/EHS experience in a manufacturing environment with expertise in audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements; familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards preferred.
• Strong communication, training, and relationship-building skills, bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Workday, SharePoint, Enablon, or other HSE management systems preferred.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.