HSE Manager

Prysmian•Abbeville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the North America Health, Safety and Environmental Regional Manager and with daily reporting to the Facility Leader (in a Matrix organization), the Abbeville HSE Manager leads corporate and regulatory health, safety, and environmental initiatives and processes at the assigned location. The goal is to reduce team member injuries, ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, and minimize Company exposure. This position collaborates closely with Corporate HSE, facility leadership, various other corporate functions, and external agencies and resources. The role is responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental Leadership for both High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Operations at the Abbeville, SC Campus. It provides daily direction, supervision, and leadership to one full-time Salaried HSE Specialist and one full-time HSE non-desk worker (hourly employee). The position drives employee engagement and accountability at all site levels to achieve a 'Courage to Care' culture and the belief that zero injuries are attainable. Responsibilities include the development, implementation, training, and maintenance of facility policies, programs, and procedures to reduce team member injury, minimize company exposure, and ensure compliance with the corporate HSE management system and all applicable HSE regulations (OSHA; EPA; DOT; etc.). The role ensures ongoing compliance with all environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements for the assigned facility (Air, Water, Waste) and is responsible for maintaining certification to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Standards, partnering with the Quality Department for the Integrated Management System. Additionally, the HSE Manager is responsible for timely and accurate reporting of all Corporate HSE metrics and data requests. The role proactively provides hands-on support in areas such as Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedure implementation (Corporate and site-specific), behavioral safety processes, corporate safety mandates, and interpretation of applicable regulatory regulations. It drives an incident reporting process that ensures effective investigation, reporting, corrective actions, and best practice sharing throughout their business unit and corporate. The HSE Manager conducts and assists with internal and external HSE audits and meets with regulatory agencies during facility inspections/audits as required. The role acts as a support resource in the development and review of facility-specific HSE training needs analysis, operational reviews, and new installation assessments. It partners with Facility leadership to participate in key HSE team meetings, Kaizen/Gemba events, and other key meetings where HSE representation is requested. The HSE Manager works closely with HSE counterparts and serves as a region representative to cross-regional forums for best practice sharing, idea exchange, and shared learning. The role also participates in other key HSE initiatives as assigned by the NA HSE Department or Facility Leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, engineering, or other related field. Direct experience and time in HSE role may be used as a substitute for Degree.
3+ years of direct experience with OSHA compliance, behavior-based safety, root cause evaluation, incident management, standards and procedural development, auditing, and training.
Demonstrated passion for safety and environmental excellence.
Knowledge of worker’s compensation regulations.
Experience with Environmental permit compliance and waste management.
Knowledge of ISO Management Systems (ISO14001:2015 & 45001:2018).
Strong organizational & planning skills.
Excellent analytical skills & problem-solving skills.
Proficient with technology such as excel, PowerPoint, Word and other standard computer applications.
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written), able to interact with all levels in the organization.
Ability to travel periodically for meetings and participation in other site audits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing site a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads corporate and regulatory health, safety and environmental initiatives and processes at assigned location.
Develops, implements, trains, and maintains facility policies, programs, and procedures to reduce team member injury, minimize company exposure, and ensure compliance with corporate HSE management system and all applicable HSE regulations (OSHA; EPA; DOT; etc.).
Ensures ongoing compliance with all environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements for assigned facility (Air, Water, Waste).
Maintains certification to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Standards.
Partners with Quality Department – Integrated Management System.
Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of all Corporate HSE metrics and data requests.
Provides hands-on support in areas such as Health, Safety and Environmental Procedure implementation, behavioral safety processes, corporate safety mandates, and interpretation of applicable regulatory regulations.
Drives an incident reporting process that ensures effective investigation, reporting, corrective actions, and best practice sharing.
Conducts and assists with internal and external HSE audits and meets with regulatory agencies during facility inspections/audits.
Acts as a support resource in the development and review of facility specific HSE training needs analysis, operational reviews and new installation assessments.
Participates in key HSE team meetings, Kaizen/Gemba events, and other key meetings where HSE representation is requested.
Works closely with HSE counterparts and serves as region representative to cross-regional forums for best practice sharing, idea exchange, shared learning, etc.
Participates in other key HSE initiatives as assigned by NA HSE Department or Facility Leader.

Benefits

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry.
We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries.
Everyone at Prysmian Group has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy.
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.
By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.
Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.
Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.