What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health, Safety, and Environment Manager position at HFVCO?
HFVCO is hiring a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager in the Industrial Manufacturing industry in Wichita, KS!
Salary: $90,000-$100,000/year
Shift: Days
Location: Wichita, KS
Benefits: Full benefits package Relocation assistance available
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives at a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining HSE programs, driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, and partnering cross-functionally to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs that support regulatory compliance and operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Manage environmental permits, reporting requirements, hazardous waste programs, and environmental compliance activities
- Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training, including OSHA-required programs
- Plan and facilitate safety meetings, facility inspections, and compliance audits while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Maintain emergency preparedness programs, including emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and site drills
- Oversee chemical inventory management and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) administration
- Support and maintain ISO management systems, including quality and environmental standards
- Manage contractor and vendor safety compliance programs
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and follow-up activities
- Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomic evaluations, and management of change reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility modifications
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality, and other departments to integrate HSE requirements into daily operations
- Identify and implement sustainability initiatives that reduce waste, improve resource utilization, and enhance environmental performance
- Maintain audit-ready HSE documentation and support internal and external regulatory inspections
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of Health, Safety & Environmental experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least 2 years of experience owning or leading HSE programs
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and workplace safety programs
- Experience supporting or maintaining ISO management systems
- Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action programs
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management, environmental permitting, and chemical safety programs
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or similar certifications are preferred
- Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SDS management, or multi-site manufacturing operations is a plus
- Occasional travel required
Relocation Assistance is available for this role
If you are interested please apply!
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000