SHE Manager Rocky Hill, CT

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field.
• 7+ years of direct SHE experience, with at least 3 years in R&D environment.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local SHE regulations.
• Experience with risk assessment, hazardous waste management, and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence and manage change across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CHMM) is strongly preferred.
• Emergency response and incident command experience is a plus.
• Process safety experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SHE programs tailored to the unique and evolving hazards of a research environment.
• Serve as the expert on all SHE matters, partnering with researchers, engineers, and leadership to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Create, maintain, and enforce site-specific SHE programs, policies, and procedures, and align with corporate SHE standards.
• Ensure the site maintains full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and job hazard analyses for new and existing R&D processes, equipment, and hazardous materials.
• Lead and manage all SHE incident investigations, including spills, injuries, and near misses, using root cause analysis to implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Oversee the site's hazardous waste program, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with all regulations.
• Develop and deliver mandatory SHE training for all lab personnel, employees, and contractors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all SHE-related questions and concerns.
• Develop and lead the site's emergency response plan and team, ensuring readiness for all potential incidents.
• Prepare and submit all required internal and external reports on SHE performance, incidents, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to promote a strong SHE culture where safety is a shared value and everyone is accountable.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time
• flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role)
• vacation buy / sell program
• 401k matching
• employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• annual performance bonus
• service awards
• student loan reimbursement
• 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth)
• fertility support
• adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
• discounted child and elderly care
• scholarships
• diverse national and international growth opportunities
• access to thousands of skills development courses
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees