Senior Manager, HSE

BIC•Charlotte, IL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission. The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and to promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture. This leader partners cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HR, and Corporate EHS to drive strategic initiatives that minimize risk, improve employee wellbeing, and ensure business continuity. This position is on-site, 5 days a week at Charlotte BIC located at 5910-D Long Creek Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269.

Requirements

Bachelor's in environmental science, Occupational Safety and Health or Engineering, or relevant field of study.
At least 5-10 years of experience in an EHS-related role within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable results.
Strong analytical, facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, professional services, or similar operational environments.
Strong understanding of environmental, safety, and health regulations
Risk assessment and hazard analysis
Environmental compliance, waste management, and sustainability practices
Experience leading cross‑functional teams
Ability to develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and training
Strategic decision‑making

Nice To Haves

Lean & Six Sigma Certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training

Responsibilities

Lead & execute the EHS and security strategy across Charlotte facilities.
Ensure full compliance with national legislation & international standards (OHSA, OIT, ISO).
Drive performance of KPIs such as TRIR, LTIR, environmental metrics, and compliance scores.
Directly support and manage 2 direct reports: Safety Support Specialist and Environment, Safety & Sustainability Specialist.
Management and direct oversight of $1M in operational spend.
Lead and Supervise audits, risk assessments, incident investigations (using tools like 5 Whys, SCAT, Ishikawa) & establish preventative/corrective actions to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Empower authority to suspend unsafe operations.
Oversee corporate & physical security programs; access control, CCTV, visitor management, crisis management, and business continuity.
Implement strategies for risks of theft, sabotage, workplace violence, and emergencies.
Direct projects to reduce environmental footprint, waste management, recycling & circular economy initiatives.
Manage environmental permits, reporting, and recordkeeping (e.g., stormwater, air emissions, hazardous waste, SPCC, Tier II, TRI, etc.).
Lead environmental audits, corrective action plans, and sustainability initiatives.
Develop and deploy global EHS&S campaigns, training materials, and communication strategies to ensure consistent cultural alignment across sites worldwide.
Partner with corporate communications to promote awareness, safety days, sustainability weeks, and wellbeing campaigns.
Act as a global ambassador for EHS&S culture, aligning initiatives with corporate purpose & employee engagement.
Lead safety committees, emergency brigades, and training programs.
Build a strong zero accident / zero incident culture through engagement, coaching & recognition.
Lead emergency response and business continuity plans for events such as fire, floods, earthquakes, or security breaches.
Ensure timely crisis communication and escalation to global leadership.