Job Description

Acara Solutions is looking for a Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Manager for our client in Alabama, NY

• Direct Placement
• $100k-$125k based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust safety, health, and environmental program at a new greenfield manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. This role also oversees facility management, including regulatory compliance, maintenance, and infrastructure operations, to support the site's production ramp-up over the next 12 months. The SHE Manager will collaborate with leadership to integrate SHE principles into the transfer of equipment and processes from an existing company site, ensuring a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and lead the site's SHE policies and programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and establish safety protocols for high-precision machining, assembly operations, and facility activities during the startup phase and beyond.
• Oversee facility management, including building maintenance, utilities, waste management, and regulatory permitting, to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
• Lead safety training programs for employees and contractors, covering topics such as machine safety, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response.
• Monitor and report SHE performance metrics (e.g., incident rates, near misses, environmental emissions) to site leadership and global SHE teams, driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate equipment and process transfers from the existing site, ensuring safety and environmental considerations are integrated into installation and commissioning.
• Manage environmental compliance, including air emissions, wastewater, and hazardous waste programs, aligning with sustainability goals and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular SHE audits and inspections, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks across operations and facilities.
• Serve as the site's primary liaison with regulatory agencies, worker's comp, emergency services, and facility service vendors, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of issues.
• O versee emergency preparedness, including fire safety, evacuation drills, and spill response plans, to protect personnel and assets.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and Quality Manager to align SHE and facility objectives with production goals. 

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CQE, CQM) is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in SHE management within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years overseeing facility management responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in OSHA regulations, environmental compliance (EPA, RCRA), and facility operations (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing maintenance).
• Strong knowledge of safety risk assessment tools (e.g., JSA, HAZOP) and environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Experience with greenfield site startups or large-scale equipment/process transfers is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, including SHE programs and facility oversight, in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Excellent training and communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels and influence a safety-first culture.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, safety management software) to track and improve SHE performance.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, contractors, and vendors for facility and environmental compliance.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, such as during emergency response situations.
  

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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