HSE Manager

ABB•Pinetops, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Manufacturing Unit Manager. The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs across manufacturing plant operations. This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. The HSE Manager partners with plant leadership, employees, and corporate teams to minimize risk, prevent incidents, and support safe and sustainable operations. The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite. This role is contributing to our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years experience in Fabrication, Assembly operations, material handling, distribution operations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

3+ years HSE leadership experience
OSHA Authorized 30 Hour Instructor
EMT Certification
First Responder Certification
ASP or CSP designation
SAP (preferred)
Change Management Experience
Safety Culture implementation, continuous improvement, and long-term effectiveness in program.
Ability to build relationships, speak/present effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees comprised of various levels of personnel, from senior executives to facility personnel.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain plant-level HSE policies, procedures, and programs
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions
Drive safety culture initiatives, employee engagement, and behavior-based safety program
Supporting line managers and supervisors in the organization in understanding obligations, liabilities and requirements.
Ensuring appropriate tools and measures are in place and used effectively, at the same time reporting the HSE incidents.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.