Health & Safety (HSE) Manager

HITACHI RAIL CD US LTD • Apex, NC

14h

About The Position

Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions (HMMS), formerly known as Clever Devices, is seeking a Health and Safety (HSE) Manager to support its goal of improving mobility through technology. The role establishes, implements, maintains, and continually improves the HSE Management System across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with international standards, integrated management systems, local procedures, customer requirements, and applicable legislation.

The HSE Manager develops and oversees safety programs, risk assessments, audits, training, emergency response procedures, workplace inspections, and incident investigations. The role monitors and communicates HSE performance, addresses nonconformities and corrective actions, participates in audits and management reviews, and travels within the United States as needed (0–25%).

HMMS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Eligible employees may receive health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and/or Environment Management.
• At least 5 years of experience managing safety in a manufacturing industry.
• Experience in communication, presentations, and training development and delivery.
• Experience integrating into functional teams and engaging stakeholders across disciplines in an HSE program.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Experience implementing programs and policies within organizations certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and promote a harmonious safety environment.
• Ability to complete written reports and electronic communications promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Computer proficiency, including PCs and work-related software such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to identify and act on safety-related issues, conduct root-cause incident investigations, and handle uncomfortable and sensitive situations.
• Ability to travel within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 511 Authorized Outreach Trainer designation.
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Auditor Certification.
• Experience developing and implementing internal auditing programs.
• Experience with electrical safety and standards, such as NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, implement, maintain, and continually improve the HSE Management System across multiple locations in compliance with international standards, integrated management systems, and local procedures.
• Ensure activities comply with HSE policies, customer requirements, HSE legislation, and the HSE Management System.
• Implement HSE hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary control measures.
• Ensure HSE legislative compliance audits are implemented according to the annual schedule.
• Develop HSE programs to achieve planned objectives and targets.
• Ensure local HSE communication, participation, and consultation.
• Identify HSE training needs and implement training programs in cooperation with the HR Department.
• Identify emergency situations and establish procedures for responding to them.
• Monitor, report, and communicate HSE performance, and recommend solutions when negative trends arise.
• Ensure HSE accidents and incidents are reported, investigated, and analyzed to support learning from incidents.
• Identify nonconformities and ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken to mitigate them and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in annual internal and external HSE audits.
• Ensure regular inspection of working areas in compliance with local legislation and the HSE Management System.
• Participate in annual management review meetings.
• Travel within the United States as needed; travel is listed as 0–25%.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Other benefits depending on the level and position offered; many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.

What This Job Offers

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