Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Saft America, Inc. • Cockeysville, MD

1d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an HSE Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. You will work closely with management and employees to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
As an HSE Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of our workforce, as well as the protection of our environment. You will be responsible for identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing appropriate controls to mitigate risks. Additionally, you will lead training programs to ensure that employees are well-informed and equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely.
This is a challenging role that requires strong leadership and communication skills. You must be able to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing effective HSE management systems.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational safety, or other related fields of study. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry would also be applicable.
• 5–10 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and safety program management in manufacturing or similar high‑hazard industries.
• RCRA and DOT training required; ability to classify hazardous waste and manage waste programs.
• Experience implementing OSHA safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and managing industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in outdoor weather extremes, bend, squat, twist, stand for hours, climb, and sit for long hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industry, preferred.
• Experience with environmental regulators and assuring site compliance with regulations.
• Familiarity with lithium‑ion battery manufacturing hazards is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply for environmental permits (air, wastewater, stormwater, radiological) and conduct routine compliance inspections and audits.
• Maintain environmental records and submit required reports to EPA and MDE, including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and radiological filings.
• Manage hazardous waste storage, 90‑day accumulation areas, waste manifests, and vendor oversight to ensure full RCRA and DOT compliance.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments for chemical storage, solvent use, and chemical material handling.
• Lead the site’s sustainability program by developing CO₂‑reduction strategies, managing the sustainability budget, and implementing innovative waste‑ and energy‑reduction projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to plan and execute carbon‑reduction initiatives and communicate progress through visual management, presentations, and digital channels.
• Engage employees to propose sustainability ideas and evaluate initiatives for feasibility, cost effectiveness, and alignment with corporate goals.
• Support the site safety program by implementing safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS requirements.
• Support investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and anomalies; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Oversee safety controls related to chemical handling, chemical exposure, thermal risks, and safe product storage procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of production areas, chemical storage, high-voltage areas, and energy‑dense material handling zones.
• Maintain and update safety procedures, including LOTO, hot work, confined space, chemical hygiene, and emergency response.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring for VOCs, particulates, noise, and thermal hazards.
• Manage environmental and EHS data in the Data Management System to ensure accurate recordkeeping, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Track leading and lagging indicators, sustainability metrics, waste generation, incident trends, and regulatory deadlines.

Benefits

• robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs
• parental (maternal and paternal) leave
• 401K retirement contribution match at 7%
• educational assistance (tuition reimbursement)
• Short-term Disability (STD)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• paid employee referral award

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees