HSEQ Manager

Wallenius Wilhelmsen•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing HSE programs. This role ensures compliance with local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management). The HSE Manager will drive continuous improvement, foster a strong safety and environmental culture, and support sustainability initiatives at the site and regional levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in regional or site-level HSE management within manufacturing, logistics, or a similar industry.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and their practical application.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Microsoft familiarity, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PPT

Responsibilities

Implement and oversee regional Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with ISO 45001 and regulatory requirements.
Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
Develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure employees and managers follow HSE best practices.
Manage environmental compliance programs in accordance with ISO 14001 and environmental regulations.
Conduct environmental impact assessments and implement strategies to reduce environmental risks and carbon footprint.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate sustainable practices into business operations.
Ensure HSE processes align with ISO 9001 quality management principles to support operational excellence.
Partner with leadership teams to integrate HSE into lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and engagement across the organization.
Work closely with corporate HSE teams, site leadership, and external stakeholders to improve safety and environmental performance.