Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager

Central Garden & Pet/Kaytee is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries. For over 40 years, Central has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes by bringing innovative and trusted solutions to its consumers and customers and has an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to be based in our Chilton, WI site.

The HSE Manager will be responsible for managing all processes that include Health, Safety, Environment and Department of Transportation (DOT). The primary purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all applicable CGP policies, procedures, and programs, including all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Develops and manages activities as necessary to evaluate and reduce potential risks to employee health and well-being.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local government laws (OSHA, EPA, USDOT, NIOSH, Worker’s Compensation, etc.)
• Develop, review, implement, maintain, support, recommend and execute site specific HSE programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the site adheres to applicable CGP policies, procedures, and processes.
• Perform on-site safety inspections and assessments.
• Directs incident investigation programs, develops leading indicator trends, and develops programs for improving performance ensuring meaningful root causes are identified and corrective actions are documented, managed, and completed.
• Manages all aspects of safety training from development to delivery and tracking to ensure compliance with site, corporate and OSHA regulations.
• Manage new hire HSE orientation.
• Coordinates with supervisors and new employees to ensure on-the-job training activities are effective and on schedule.
• Facilitates a safety committee including a plan and annual agenda.
• Ensures all required paperwork relating to transportation regulations is maintained.
• Support awareness initiatives that reinforce the HSE program and encourage employee involvement.
• Works closely with HR to manage workers' compensation claims with attentiveness.
• Manage and utilize CGP HSE systems, including but not limited to learning management system, HSE management system and SDS system.
• Develop and implement HSE strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce/mitigate risk.
• Meet corporate deadlines and completion targets.
• Utilize key metrics to drive performance in HSE at the site location.
• Communicates risk results to all levels within CGP, including reporting and interaction with BU and Corporate HSE teams.
• Own compliance reporting, safety documentation updates and Behavior Based Safety program.
• Be an advocate willing to work to change the safety culture through positive influence and collaborative partnership within manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and implement new safety regulations, practices, and new safety technologies that impact the site.
• Build strategic plans to improve HSE performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Safety and Environmental Management, bachelors degree level is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing HSE management.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Code Federal Regulations (CFR), OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations, including local, state and federal regulations.
• Experience in Lean Daily Management.
• Experience of safety leadership in a food/pet food manufacturing location is a plus.
• Six to ten years’ experience in a safety-related field.
• Experience executing or engaging in a behavior-based safety program is preferred, knowledge of CORE a plus.
• Knowledge and capability with MS Office; specifically, WORD, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, presentative and facilitation skills.
• A positive person with the right attitude who enjoys challenges and can advocate and endorse a shared vision of safety in the workplace.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in manufacturing plant environment in a safe manner and leading by example. Must have a presence in all areas – GEMBA’s, Audits, etc.
• Hours will generally be regular business hours (on each respective shift) and average at least 40 hours a week.  There may be some variation in work hours due to training schedule, overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with cash bonus.

ABOUT US:

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time.

We look forward to what our future holds and invite you to see if our home is right for you! Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.