We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an HSE Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. You will work closely with management and employees to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.

As an HSE Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of our workforce, as well as the protection of our environment. You will be responsible for identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing appropriate controls to mitigate risks. Additionally, you will lead training programs to ensure that employees are well-informed and equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely.

This is a challenging role that requires strong leadership and communication skills. You must be able to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing effective HSE management systems.

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational safety, or other related fields of study. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry would also be applicable.
• 5–10 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and safety program management in manufacturing or similar high‑hazard industries.
• RCRA and DOT training required; ability to classify hazardous waste and manage waste programs.
• Experience implementing OSHA safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and managing industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Familiarity with lithium‑ion battery manufacturing hazards is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in outdoor weather extremes, bend, squat, twist, stand for hours, climb, and sit for long hours.
• Specific knowledge:
• Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industry, preferred.
• Experience with environmental regulators and assuring site compliance with regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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• Description

  • Environmental Compliance:
    • Maintain and apply for environmental permits (air, wastewater, stormwater, radiological) and conduct routine compliance inspections and audits.
    • Maintain environmental records and submit required reports to EPA and MDE, including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and radiological filings.
    • Manage hazardous waste storage, 90‑day accumulation areas, waste manifests, and vendor oversight to ensure full RCRA and DOT compliance.
    • Conduct environmental risk assessments for chemical storage, solvent use, and chemical material handling.
  • Sustainability Leadership:
    • Lead the site’s sustainability program by developing CO₂‑reduction strategies, managing the sustainability budget, and implementing innovative waste‑ and energy‑reduction projects.
    • Coordinate with internal and external partners to plan and execute carbon‑reduction initiatives and communicate progress through visual management, presentations, and digital channels.
    • Engage employees to propose sustainability ideas and evaluate initiatives for feasibility, cost effectiveness, and alignment with corporate goals.
  • Safety Program Responsibilities:
    • Support the site safety program by implementing safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS requirements.
    • Support investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and anomalies; identify root causes and corrective actions.
    • Oversee safety controls related to chemical handling, chemical exposure, thermal risks, and safe product storage procedures.
    • Conduct routine safety inspections of production areas, chemical storage, high-voltage areas, and energy‑dense material handling zones.
    • Maintain and update safety procedures, including LOTO, hot work, confined space, chemical hygiene, and emergency response.
    • Support industrial hygiene monitoring for VOCs, particulates, noise, and thermal hazards.
  • Data & Systems Management
    • Manage environmental and EHS data in the Data Management System to ensure accurate recordkeeping, trend analysis, and reporting.
    • Track leading and lagging indicators, sustainability metrics, waste generation, incident trends, and regulatory deadlines.

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers.  Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries. 

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible.  The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.