HSE Manager

Freudenberg Group • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the HSE team, fostering a culture of excellence and individual growth, while prioritizing cross-training and career development Innovate training methods and concepts for HSE matters, ensuring comprehensive employee education and risk assessment competency across all functions Proactively track and analyze HSE incidents, implementing measures and training to prevent future occurrences Provide ongoing guidance and support for risk assessments, ensuring they are regularly updated and aligned with safety standards Develop and uphold policies and procedures to minimize risks and enhance safety awareness throughout the organization Support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of plant installations and facilities, driving excellence in social and sanitary standards Collaborate on purchasing decisions for technical equipment and the introduction of efficient working methods and materials Design ergonomic workplaces and sequences, optimizing the working environment and addressing all ergonomic considerations for employee well-being Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. 5–10 years of progressive HSE experience, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment. Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, influence, and engage teams. Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Demonstrated experience managing risk assessments, incident analysis, and safety programs. Excellent communication, training, and problem‑solving skills. Certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are a plus. Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization. Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes. Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees. Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive HSE experience, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, influence, and engage teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience managing risk assessments, incident analysis, and safety programs.
• Excellent communication, training, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HSE team, fostering a culture of excellence and individual growth, while prioritizing cross-training and career development
• Innovate training methods and concepts for HSE matters, ensuring comprehensive employee education and risk assessment competency across all functions
• Proactively track and analyze HSE incidents, implementing measures and training to prevent future occurrences
• Provide ongoing guidance and support for risk assessments, ensuring they are regularly updated and aligned with safety standards
• Develop and uphold policies and procedures to minimize risks and enhance safety awareness throughout the organization
• Support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of plant installations and facilities, driving excellence in social and sanitary standards
• Collaborate on purchasing decisions for technical equipment and the introduction of efficient working methods and materials
• Design ergonomic workplaces and sequences, optimizing the working environment and addressing all ergonomic considerations for employee well-being

What This Job Offers

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