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HSE Manager

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Your role at Clorox:

As the HSE Manager at our Kingsford manufacturing plant in Springfield, OR, you will play a critical role in driving a sustainable Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy while helping build a culture focused on operational excellence and Zero Loss principles. As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will influence and drive the development, implementation, and long-term sustainability of comprehensive HSE programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Clorox standards. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both plant performance and employee safety. This role is fully onsite in Springfield, OR.

In this role, you will:

Leadership & Culture Development

• Lead and support the development and execution of the plant HSE strategy.
• Drive safety improvement initiatives focused on reducing at-risk behaviors and unsafe conditions.
• Champion a Zero Loss safety culture by influencing mindsets, behaviors, and capabilities across the site.
• Increase hazard awareness and strengthen risk identification throughout the plant
• Lead HSE teams and committees while coaching and mentoring leaders, technical teams, and frontline employees.
• Drive adoption of best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead HSE education and awareness through training, communication, and development programs.
• Partner closely with Corporate HSE teams to ensure alignment with Clorox standards and support site-specific needs.
• Deliver world-class HSE performance through proactive risk management and prevention activities.

HSE Systems, Compliance & Technical Support

• Establish and monitor metrics that support HSE performance goals.
• Conduct site assessments and proactively identify risks or compliance gaps.
• Develop and execute strategies supporting Zero Waste to Landfill initiatives.
• Manage site HSE systems and provide support to ensure effective adoption and utilization.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis efforts to eliminate recurring risks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and Clorox standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for safety and environmental regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Complete environmental reporting requirements accurately and on time.
• Support workers' compensation processes in partnership with HR and plant teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure capital projects support key HSE priorities.
• Provide HSE guidance as new technologies, equipment, and process improvements are introduced.
• Lead initiatives supporting sustainability and environmental goals.

What we look for:

We're looking for a strong HSE leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and can influence change through both technical expertise and leadership capability.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience. Candidates without a degree may be considered if they have a combination of comparable work experience and education.
• Experience with environmental regulatory management.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOL, and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of combustible dust, hot work, and hazardous energy control practices.
• Experience leading complex Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, and Focused Improvement.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading HSE activities related to capital projects.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certification.
• Experience supporting or leading workers' compensation programs.