HSE Manager

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HSE Manager Job Description Leads plant teams to strengthen safety performance and regulatory discipline. Responsibilities Maintain accountability for environmental and safety compliance programs, including air permitting, chemical reporting, waste management, worker safety regulations, and transportation-related requirements. Lead interactions with regulatory bodies at the local, state, and federal levels, overseeing inspections, compliance reporting, investigations, and corrective actions. Partner with engineering and operations teams to evaluate risk and provide HSE guidance for capital investments, automation upgrades, and new process or material introductions. Establish and grow the HSE function by recruiting and developing specialist talent while ensuring site-level programs align with broader enterprise standards. Essential Skills Experience in safety, EHS, health & safety, manufacturing, workers' compensation, and HSE. Proficiency in Title V and SAP. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field. 7+ years of progressive HSE experience within a manufacturing or highly regulated industrial environment, with 3+ years in a site-level or regional leadership role. Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to define and implement HSE operations across Canada and the United States. Experience with executive visibility and direct reporting to the Business Unit Head. Capability to hire and shape a future HSE team, including two specialist roles. Proven track record in supporting major capex expansions focused on automation, environmental performance, and long-term sustainability. Work Environment The role offers a balanced work schedule from Monday to Friday, with a realistic work week of 45-50 hours. You will have a private office and spend time on the production floor, ensuring a hands-on approach to managing HSE operations. This position provides an opportunity to collaborate with international teams while maintaining strong local autonomy within a stable, values-driven company. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $135000.00/yr. health insurance 401K great career growth Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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