HSE Manager

Thermon • San Marcos, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HSE Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and executing all Health, Safety, and Environmental programs at a multi-production manufacturing facility. This role ensures regulatory compliance, fosters a strong safety culture, mitigates risk, and supports continuous improvement across all production lines, maintenance activities, and support functions. The HSE Manager serves as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and employees while driving operational excellence through proactive safety and environmental management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance requirements
• Experience supporting multi-production or complex manufacturing operations
• Proven incident investigation and risk management expertise
• Leadership and influence without authority
• Strong communication and training skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Data-driven decision-making
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHMM, CIH, or equivalent)
• Experience in high-risk manufacturing environments (chemical, automotive, metals, food & beverage, etc.)
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide HSE policies, programs, and procedures
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, employee engagement, and safety awareness initiatives
• Serve as the site technical expert on occupational health and safety matters
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local HSE regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local authorities)
• Maintain all required permits, records, and reporting (injury logs, environmental releases, training records, audits)
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external auditors
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), hazard identification, and control measures
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and develop improvement plans
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors
• Ensure onboarding and recurring training meet regulatory and company standards
• Support employee safety committees and continuous improvement teams
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air emissions, water usage, and chemical handling
• Drive sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives aligned with company goals
• Oversee emergency response and spill prevention programs
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HR to integrate HSE into daily activities and change management
• Support new process introductions, equipment installations, and facility modifications from an HSE perspective
• Oversee contractor safety programs and site access requirements
• Conduct internal audits and inspections; track and close corrective actions
• Support corporate and third-party HSE audits
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing incidents, risk, and environmental impact

What This Job Offers

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