Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Position Title: Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Location: Watertown, SD

Reporting to: Sr. HSE Manager

Open to Relocation: Yes (Company relocation package available.)

We are seeking a motivated professional to support multiple manufacturing facilities as HSE Manager. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The candidate will develop and implement health, safety, environmental, and loss prevention programs to ensure regulatory compliance, safe work practices, and risk mitigation while coaching teams to manage occupational hazards and environmental risks. Relocation assistance may be available.

Key responsibilities include overseeing operations, maintenance, and issue resolution for two sites in Watertown, SD and Huron, SD, as well as supporting the setup and integration of future locations. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent standards and seamless operations across all sites.

This is a full-time position and will be based in Watertown, SD. Domestic travel will be required as necessary to support multi-site manufacturing facilities. (30 %)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and ensure compliance of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs with regulatory requirements while designing and maintaining policies to minimize risks and hazards.
• Establish and manage safety monitoring programs, maintain records, and perform regular audits, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and oversee mitigation measures based on findings.
• Assess training needs, provide or coordinate employee training, and ensure awareness of HSE responsibilities.
• Investigate incidents, recommend safety improvements, and maintain an effective reporting system.
• Collaborate with external safety organizations and serve as the primary contact for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports, analyze proposed regulations, and contribute to HSE strategic planning.
• Oversee HSE activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistent standards, best practices, and strong safety culture.
• Lead and develop teams, manage third-party personnel, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and safety standards.
• Perform other duties supporting the HSE Annual Operating Plan.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing or industrial safety.
• Experience or education in heavy manufacturing, ergonomics and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of EPA, NFPA, and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Experience with multi-site management. Including experience with managing team members at multiple sites.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent discipline highly preferred.
• Experience leading and developing HSE leaders at the site level.
• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

The compensation range for this position is $103,000 - $115,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.