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This role leads process improvement initiatives by applying engineering expertise, Lean principles, and energy management strategies to identify waste, optimize production systems, and reduce environmental impact. Guide workplace layout changes, workflow enhancements, and equipment installations/modifications to support Lean and energy-conscious manufacturing.

Position Summary: The Industrial Sustainability Engineer supports Vanguard Furniture's commitment to operational excellence, craftsmanship, and sustainability. This role leads process improvement initiatives by applying engineering expertise, Lean principles, and energy management strategies to identify waste, optimize production systems, and reduce environmental impact. The engineer evaluates how labor, equipment, materials, information, and energy resources are used across the organization, then designs smarter and more efficient approaches. This position is hands-on, collaborative, and central to driving long-term improvements through Kaizen events, training, and cross-functional engagement. Position Responsibilities: Energy Management & Sustainability <ul><li>Conduct energy audits across facilities to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for reduction. </li><li>Collect, analyze, and monitor energy usage data; establish measurable KPIs to track improvements. </li><li>Develop and implement energy-smart processes, technologies, and modifications-including renewable and alternative energy solutions when applicable. </li><li>Standardize procedures for energy-efficient operations and equipment use. </li><li>Use problem-solving and root cause methods to reduce energy waste and equipment downtime. </li></ul>Continuous Improvement Initiatives<ul><li>Lead CI projects focused on improving safety, eliminating waste, and increasing operational efficiency. </li><li>Facilitate value stream mapping to identify Current State vs. Future State, with strong emphasis on energy usage and flow optimization. </li><li>Implement sustainable Lean programs: 6S, visual controls, load smoothing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and related efficiency initiatives. </li><li>Guide workplace layout changes, workflow enhancements, and equipment installations/modifications to support Lean and energy-conscious manufacturing. </li><li>Utilize video/time studies, engineering tools, and data analytics to validate labor standards and evaluate performance. </li></ul>Leadership, Training & Culture<ul><li>Facilitate Kaizen events and DMAIC-driven improvement projects, engaging operators and leadership. </li><li>Mentor associates and leaders on Lean concepts, energy management best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies. </li><li>Guide leadership and teams to the Gemba to observe workflow, understand root causes, and collaborate on solutions. </li><li>Build positive working relationships based on respect, accountability, and teamwork. </li><li>Act as a change agent who champions innovation, sustainability, and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment. </li></ul>Reporting & Project Management<ul><li>Manage project planning, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with Vanguard strategic goals. </li><li>Track results of CI and energy initiatives, communicating progress, impact, ROI, and sustainability to stakeholders. </li><li>Maintain documentation, standards, and reporting systems to ensure repeatability and long-term adoption. </li></ul>Essential Skills and Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering preferred) and/or equivalent experience. </li><li>3-5+ years of manufacturing experience required. </li><li>Knowledge of energy management principles, sustainable manufacturing, or industrial energy systems. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with Lean methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, TPM). </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and convert it into actionable recommendations. </li><li>Effective interpersonal and communication skills-able to collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams. </li><li>Working knowledge of software tools such as Excel, AutoCAD, and/or manufacturing analytics platforms. </li><li>Experience with ISO 50001 or similar energy and sustainability programs is a plus. </li></ul>Physical demands and work environment:<ul><li>Lift / Carry: lift up to 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Most of the weight is moved by some type of equipment: hand truck, forklift, and team lift. </li><li>Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or maneuver objects. </li><li>Standing/Walking: Must be able to stand and walk 8+ hours. </li><li>Reach / Handle: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. </li><li>Crouch/Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Crawl: Frequently required when moving a furniture item. </li><li>Push / Pull: Frequently moving furniture items on/off pack conveyor or tables or sliding across floor. </li><li>Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled - 100%. </li><li>Automation: Conveyor system, battery operated pallet jack used for positioning when needed. </li><li>Near Vision: The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). </li><li>Static Strength: The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. </li><li>Trunk Strength: The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. </li></ul>

Vanguard Furniture

Industrial Sustainability Engineer

Alternative Energy

Analysis Skills

Auditing

AutoCAD

Automation

Best Practices

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Conveyor Systems

Cross-Functional

Data Analysis

Documentation Standards

Electricity

Energy Efficiency

Energy Engineering

Energy Management

Environmental Impact

Forklift

Furniture

Furniture Moving

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

Industrial Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Management Strategy

Manual Dexterity

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Analysis

Material Moving

Mentoring

Pallet Jack

Performance Metrics

Physical Demands

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Production Systems

Project Planning

Project/Program Management

Return on Investment (ROI)

Six Sigma DMAIC

Sustainability

Team Player

Total Productive Maintenance

Value Stream Mapping

Hire Recruits

OTHER

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. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's health, safety, security, sustainability and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, which are in compliance with local, state and federal regularions, as well as our parent company, Total Energies requirements.

YEAR

All About You:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an HSSE Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's health, safety, security, sustainability and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, which are in compliance with local, state and federal regularions, as well as our parent company, Total Energies requirements. You will work closely with the Industrial Risk Manager, Site Management and employees to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. As an HSSE 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 may be asked to participate in risk assessments, and provide guidance in 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 role that requires strong leadership and communication skills. You must be able to effectively collaborate with stakeholders internally and/or externally to drive continuous improvement in HSSE performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing effective HSSE management systems.

Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field</li><li>Proven experience (5+ years) in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting</li><li>Environmental & regulatory compliance experience, including Title V Air Permits </li><li>In-depth working knowledge of HSSE regulations, and industry best practices</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) are highly desirable</li></ul>

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Active contributor to the implementation of the company's HSSE policies and procedures that are compliant with local, state and federal regulations and Total Energie's requirements.</li><li>Leads and maintains general safety and environmental programs, which includes new hire HSSE training and required safety training throughout the factory.  </li><li>Manage site security</li><li>Leads Safety Committee </li><li>Supports the planning & updating of the Emergency Response Plan and exercises.</li><li>Complete all environmental reporting to required agencies.  </li><li>Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations</li><li>May complete risk assessment to identify and mitigate potential risks</li><li>Lead incident investigations and ensure that corrective actions are tracked and implemented in a timely manner</li><li>Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on HSSE policies and practices</li><li>Provide data analysis on HSSE data and trends to ensure compliance and preventative programs and procedures work effectively. From the trends developing actions plans to address negative trends or HSSE performance.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE programs and initiatives</li><li>Responsible for maintaining radiation safety program and laser safety program</li><li>May participate in new product/process reviews, which may include process hazard analysis, operator training, etc.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with new developments and changes in HSE regulations and industry best practices</li></ul>

What We Offer:
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.

About Us:
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.

Salary Range:
USD $0.00 - USD $0.01 /Yr.

Saft is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of advanced-technology batteries for industry. Saft products are widely acknowledged to be reliable, safe, cost-efficient, long-life and respectful of the environment. What we do best Saft designs, develops and manufactures high-technology batteries for industry and specialised applications. We have a mission Saft&rsquo;s mission is to support its customers worldwide with traditional and new-generation batteries tailored to their needs. The company continues to develop and enhance next-generation battery systems for emerging applications. A world leader Saft has for many years been the world leader in the design and manufacture of nickel-based and primary lithium batteries for industrial use. Saft is the world leader in space and defence batteries with its Li-ion technologies, which are also deployed in energy storage, transportation and telecommunications. It is located in most countries where its customers are situated. It constantly nurtures excellence in its technical and commercial teams.

Saft America, Inc.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Biofuels

Corrective Action

Emergency Planning

Emergency Response

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Work

Federal Laws and Regulations

Genetics

Hazard Analysis

Industrial Management

Maintain Compliance

Medical Conditions

Military

Natural Gas

People Management

Performance Management

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Product Reviews

Program Evaluation

Radiation Safety

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Revenue Growth

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Safety Training

Safety/Work Safety

Security Monitoring

Solution Sales

Staff Policies

Staff Training

State Laws and Regulations

Time Management

Training Program

Training Program Development

Training/Teaching

Trend Analysis

[AW]-iCims

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. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's health, safety, security, sustainability and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, which are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as our parent company, Total Energies requirements.

All About You:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an HSSE Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's health, safety, security, sustainability and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, which are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as our parent company, Total Energies requirements. You will work closely with the Industrial Risk Manager, Site Management and employees to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. As an HSSE Coordinator, 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 may be asked to participate in risk assessments and provide guidance in 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 role requires strong leadership and communication skills. You must be able to effectively collaborate with stakeholders internally and/or externally to drive continuous improvement in HSSE performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing effective HSSE management systems.

Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience (3-5 years) in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.</li><li>Environmental & regulatory compliance experience, including Title V Air Permits. </li><li>In-depth working knowledge of HSSE regulations, and industry best practices.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) are highly desirable.</li><li>Candidates must meet the definition of a "US Person" as defined by ITAR.</li></ul>

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Active contributor to the implementation of the company's HSSE policies and procedures that are compliant with local, state and federal regulations and Total Energie's requirements.</li><li>Leads and maintains general safety and environmental programs, which includes new hire HSSE training and required safety training throughout the factory.  </li><li>Manage site security.</li><li>Leads Safety Committee. </li><li>Supports the planning & updating of the Emergency Response Plan and exercises.</li><li>Complete all environmental reporting to required agencies.  </li><li>Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>May complete risk assessment to identify and mitigate potential risks.</li><li>Lead incident investigations and ensure that corrective actions are tracked and implemented in a timely manner.</li><li>Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on HSSE policies and practices.</li><li>Provide data analysis on HSSE data and trends to ensure compliance and preventative programs and procedures work effectively. From the trends developing action plans to address negative trends or HSSE performance.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE programs and initiatives.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining radiation safety program and laser safety program.</li><li>May participate in new product/process reviews, which may include process hazard analysis, operator training, etc.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with new developments and changes in HSSE regulations and industry best practices.</li></ul>

What We Offer:
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.

About Us:
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.

Salary Range:
USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

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