Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Manager

Mars • Hackettstown, NJ

1d • $119,040 - $163,680

About The Position

The Health, Safety & Environment Manager is a member of the Plant Senior Management Staff and sets the overall HSE vision for the Yorkville and Northwestern Flavors facilities. The role translates Global HSE strategy into site execution and partners with Operations and Engineering to align factory priorities. It maintains an audit-ready state of compliance, advances the Mars HSE culture and site policies, and leads external efforts supporting safety and environmental stewardship in the communities where the facilities operate.

The manager serves as the site's Safety Pillar leader in support of the Mars Supply Excellence strategy. The position manages the site HSE budget, participates in capital project reviews, oversees risk activities relating to asset conservation and property loss control, and leads a team of safety, environmental, and security professionals. It also oversees regulatory compliance, risk reduction, incident investigation, occupational health coordination, emergency response, site security, and contractor safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Sciences, Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience implementing and managing HSE and/or industrial hygiene programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT standards.
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety (BBS), job hazard analysis, and Process Hazards Analysis.
• Strong collaborative leadership skills and the ability to manage by influence across the site.
• Ability to positively influence safe behaviors and present technical material effectively to large groups, site management, elected officials, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated career stability and ability to stay and deliver long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Set the HSE vision for the Yorkville and Northwestern Flavors facilities and translate Global HSE strategy into site execution.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to drive an aligned factory agenda and maintain an audit-ready state of compliance.
• Act as the site's Safety Pillar leader in support of the Mars Supply Excellence strategy.
• Manage the overall site HSE budget, participate in capital project reviews, and manage risk activities related to asset conservation and property loss control.
• Champion the Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) effort.
• Direct, coach, and develop the site safety, environmental, and security team.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental permits covering air, stormwater, water, and hazardous waste, as well as DOT regulations.
• Develop and deliver risk reduction reviews for process hazards, combustible dusts, and high-fire-risk operations.
• Lead root-cause investigations using specific tools to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Occupational Health on injury case management and measure and improve industrial hygiene risks, including ergonomics, respirable dust, noise, and chemical exposure.
• Lead the Site Emergency Organization in responding to HSE and hazardous material emergencies.
• Oversee site security requirements, access rights, and the Contractor Safety program.
• Improve site policies, promote the Mars HSE culture, and lead external efforts supporting safety and environmental stewardship in local communities.

Benefits

• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Variable pay.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in a 401k plan.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager