Health Safety & Environmental Lead

Oetiker • Lancaster, NY

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About The Position

The HSE Lead develops, implements, and maintains the organization’s Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role drives continuous improvement and fosters a strong safety culture and zero-accident mindset across the organization. The position supports both Oetiker locations in Lancaster and Batavia, New York.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or HSE.
• Required HSE certifications.
• 5–7 years of experience with health and safety and environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Demonstrated experience leading HSE programs or teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and standards.
• Leadership presence on the plant floor.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Active listener with a coaching mindset and the ability to constructively challenge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain required permits, records, and reporting in a timely manner.
• Lead internal and external audits and respond to identified non-conformances.
• Develop, implement, and manage HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and change management.
• Communicate workplace hazards and ensure employees are aware of them.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Coordinate and deliver HSE training for employees and contractors.
• Manage contractors and ensure continuing education regarding safety practices.
• Drive programs that build a proactive safety culture and lead Safety Team Committee meetings.
• Track, analyze, and report monthly safety and sustainability metrics.
• Lead emergency response planning and drills, and support or ensure maintenance of emergency equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding workplace injuries and accidents.
• Serve as key contact for the insurance company and employees regarding workers’ compensation cases.
• Schedule annual audio testing and track and report recordables as needed.
• Manage HSE supplies and inventory.
• Monitor and manage environmental aspects and ensure compliance with waste handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Manage HSE visual signage throughout the facilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 17 days per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Education tuition reimbursement program.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training program and access to online learning.

What This Job Offers

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