Health & Safety Environmental Lead

Executive Human Resource Service•Idaho, ID

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Human Resource Service is a provider of human resource solutions for organizations of all sizes. We specialize in providing customized services to help businesses effectively manage their workforce development goals. We are privileged to present an exciting opportunity with one of the largest food & beverage manufacturers. Career Opportunity for Health & Safety Environmental Lead (HSE) Are you a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professional who believes that world-class manufacturing begins with a culture where every employee goes home safely every day? We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Lead to champion safety excellence, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an influential HSE professional who thrives on driving organizational change, coaching leaders, improving processes, and creating sustainable safety cultures. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys partnering with operations leadership, implementing best-in-class HSE programs, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and improve environmental performance. Rather than simply maintaining compliance, you will help shape the future of workplace safety by influencing behaviors, improving systems, and fostering a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a measurable impact while advancing your career with an organization committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee well-being, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. As the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Lead you will serve as the facility's subject matter expert for occupational health, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory initiatives. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving comprehensive HSE programs that support a culture of zero incidents while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Working closely with plant leadership, production, engineering, maintenance, and corporate HSE teams, the HSE Lead will drive strategic safety initiatives, oversee environmental compliance programs, lead incident investigations, manage corrective actions, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory readiness. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who can effectively influence all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership, while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
5+ years of progressive Health, Safety & Environmental experience within manufacturing, food & beverage production, consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial manufacturing, or a similarly regulated production environment.
Strong working knowledge of: OSHA regulations EPA environmental requirements State environmental agencies (such as DNREC or equivalent) Industrial safety standards
Experience developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive HSE programs.
Experience leading incident investigations utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.
Experience conducting hazard identification, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and workplace risk assessments.
Knowledge of environmental compliance including: Waste management Energy reduction initiatives Environmental reporting Sustainability programs
Experience supporting ISO Management Systems, including ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 preferred.
Experience supporting change management initiatives involving new equipment, production processes, or facility modifications.
Strong knowledge of workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work practices is beneficial.
Experience conducting safety training and employee development programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.
Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.
Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States
No Sponsorship Available

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of Zero Harm through proactive leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of all Health, Safety & Environmental programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and internal corporate standards.
Partner with plant leadership to integrate HSE initiatives into daily operations.
Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Lead incident investigations and oversee Root Cause Analysis to identify systemic improvements.
Develop and monitor corrective and preventive action plans to prevent recurrence.
Manage the facility's incident reporting system and maintain accurate regulatory documentation.
Support engineering and operations during new equipment installations, process changes, and capital projects by ensuring HSE considerations are incorporated.
Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers.
Partner with Safety Committees and HSE Pillar Teams to drive employee participation and continuous improvement.
Monitor environmental performance related to waste reduction, energy consumption, emissions, and sustainability initiatives.
Support ISO management systems, regulatory audits, and internal compliance reviews.
Analyze safety and environmental performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend strategic improvements.
Build strong partnerships with operational leaders to achieve full organizational engagement in HSE initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen safety systems, environmental performance, and operational excellence.