HSE Manager

Anchor Talent has partnered with a global chemical manufacturer to identify an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead initiatives at its manufacturing operation in University Park, Illinois.

This is a highly visible, plant-facing leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, partnering with operations, and building a strong safety culture. This is not a desk-based compliance position. The ideal candidate is someone who leads by example, coaches employees in real time, and helps integrate health, safety, and environmental practices into daily operations.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the site leader for Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) programs within a 24/7 chemical manufacturing operation.

Build strong partnerships with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and plant leadership to embed HSE into daily manufacturing activities.

Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor by coaching employees, reinforcing safe work practices, and driving a proactive, behavior-based safety culture.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational risk and strengthen overall HSE performance.

Support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA regulatory compliance, Risk Management Program (RMP), and other site HSE initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Coordinate environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, inspections, audits, and compliance activities, serving as a key site resource during internal and external reviews.

Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and other process safety initiatives that improve operational reliability and reduce risk.

Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants to strengthen HSE management systems, support RCMS initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across safety and environmental programs.

Deliver engaging HSE training and provide day-to-day coaching that builds trust, accountability, and a culture where employees actively own workplace safety.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline preferred.

5+ years of progressive HSE leadership experience within chemical manufacturing or another OSHA PSM-regulated industrial environment.

Demonstrated experience supporting OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA compliance, environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and audit readiness.

Working knowledge of process safety methodologies including PHA, HAZOP, MOC, LOPA, or similar risk assessment processes is strongly preferred.

Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, behavior-based safety initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Familiarity with RCMS, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other environmental or safety management systems is preferred.

Proven ability to influence all levels of a manufacturing organization through strong communication, coaching, and a visible leadership presence on the plant floor.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a global manufacturing organization committed to strengthening its HSE culture. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, influence operational improvements, and help shape the future of health, safety, and environmental performance at one of the company's largest manufacturing facilities.