Manager - Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE), Cortland, NY

Manager - Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Cortland NY

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Manager - Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) to join our Electrical team in Cortland NY. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a dynamic career in the Health Safety and Environmental field.

Interteks Electrical team provides assurance testing inspection and certification for a variety of electric products including appliances consumer electronics lighting medical devices information communications technology HVACR industrial and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality safety and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

Interteks Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety performance environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical Lighting Renewable Energy HVACR Appliances & Electronics Hazardous Locations Industrial Equipment Life Safety & Security IT & Telecom Equipment Interteks global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients expectations and helps to clear a path for their products success.

We go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for

The Manager - HSEposition is responsible for implementing and managing the Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) programs and strategy in Cortland NY and support to other locations. The position will also provide support to the site safety coordinators in assigned locations with regards to HSE activities. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is$85K - $120K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons.In addition to competitive compensation packages Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

• Collaborate with the N.A. HSE Director to develop HSE strategy for the Electrical business line.
• Coordinate and implement the HSE strategy with site leadership at assigned locations.
• Provide input to the Operations Director on HSE policies and procedures.
• Provide HSE support to the site safety coordinators at assigned locations.
• Lead initiatives to ensure compliance and reduce risks for a safe and healthful working environment.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards through proactive evaluations.
• Monitor safety performance to identify gaps and continuously improve safety practices within the business.
• Establish collaborative relationships with site leadership.
• Work with management teams to properly implement HSE procedures.
• Provide instruction on local HSE procedures and practices.
• Responsible for environmental operating permits and data input.
• Manage the incident management system for injury reporting investigation root-cause analysis trend analysis property damage near-miss incidents and hazard identification for assigned locations.
• Collaborate with operational management to identify corrective actions to prevent incident reoccurrence.
• Act as the point of contact for local emergency responders state and federal regulatory agencies and third party loss prevention inspections and audits.
• Monitor and participate in internal and external audits of HSE programs.
• Lead and participate in HSE related meetings.
• Conduct new employee safety orientations.
• Provide robust training to ensure employees understand safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Manage HSE-related client questionnaire and qualification tools.
• Work with Human Resources to improve the health safety and well-being of colleagues.
• Perform other duties as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Post secondary education and work experience in occupational safety & health environmental or equivalent.
• 3 years experience in a directly comparable role in manufacturing production or service operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage HSE programs.
• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of HSE initiatives.
• Experience in identifying and applying HSE solutions to support the business.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety management systems.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) safety software and data analysis tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills being able to present ideas clearly.
• Adept at engaging site leaders in a way that fosters collaboration.
• Meticulous and highly attentive to accuracy and details.
• Experience in a fast-paced dynamic organization.
• Ability to work in fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload with efficient time management.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 15%.
• A valid drivers license and reliable driving record.
• Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in occupational health & safety or relevant degree.
• 5 years of HSE experience in laboratory testing operations at a site of at least 250 people.
• Professional HSE certification such as CIH CSP CHMM CSHM is highly desirable.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or eligible.
• Adult First Aid CPR AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations.
• Expertise in risk evaluation and management.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in applying safety management principles to workplace safety.
• Demonstrated experience with HSE management systems such as ISO 45001 ISO 14000 ANSI/ASSP Z10.

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.