Environment Health Safety Lead

HSE Facilities Lead (EHS Facilities Lead)

Contract: 1-Year

Schedule: M–F, 7:30am–4:00pm (flex start between 7:30–8:00am)

Pay Range: Min. $35/hr (negotiable based on experience)

Overview:

The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) Facilities Lead supports the Operations Manager in overseeing daily facility operations, maintenance activities, and contractor performance at a manufacturing site while maintaining strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role plays a key part in ensuring regulatory adherence, conducting safety inspections, leading incident investigations, and supporting emergency preparedness and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead or assist in investigations of accidents, injuries, and near‑miss incidents; develop and track corrective/preventive actions.
• Organize and deliver HSE training programs and orientations.

Facilities Management:

• Oversee building operations and infrastructure such as HVAC, fire alarms, security systems, safety equipment, and general maintenance.
• Support budgeting and planning for facility repairs, maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response plans.

Vendor & Contractor Oversight:

• Assist in managing vendor and contractor relationships.
• Support contract negotiation and ensure all contractors comply with facility and safety requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Associate degree or higher
• 2–5 years of combined facility management and HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and building codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• SAP and Ariba experience (plus).
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Work Environment & Conditions

• 100% onsite – office and manufacturing environment.
• No travel, no on‑call rotation, no shift work.
• No offshore/medical certificates required.
• Non‑driving role.