HSE & Operational excellence manager

Role Summary

HSE & Operational Excellence Manager based in Pearl River, NY. Lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives and support manufacturing excellence programs within Pearl River operations. Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and operational excellence at all levels of the organization. This role is on-site with less than 5% travel.

Responsibilities

• Cascade monthly HSE updates, KPIs, audit results, and program changes.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across departments.
• Support site programs in industrial hygiene, biosafety, fire and life safety, occupational safety, process safety, and environmental compliance.
• Attend and contribute to monthly HSE meetings.
• Maintain and update JHAs and annual risk maps.
• Coordinate product stewardship activities (e.g., SDS updates, chemical inventory).
• Ensure compliance with medical surveillance and task-based risk assessments.
• Support regulatory compliance activities (e.g., hazardous waste management, spill response, ASTs, energy control/LOTO, contractor safety).
• Initiate and manage accident investigations in Qualipso.
• Own and track action plans and link incidents to risk profiles.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections; ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., hazardous waste, ASTs, KSEs).
• Initiate and manage accident/incident investigations in Qualipso, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Lead Gemba walks and MSV (Managing for Safety & Value) schedules.
• Support coactivity planning, permit-to-work processes, and emergency drills (fire, spill, MERT, biohazard).
• Deliver onboarding training for non-GMP areas.
• Maintain and update safety maps and visual management tools.
• Act as a liaison between area managers, HSE, and maintenance for escalations.
• Identify and escalate improvement ideas.
• Monitor and trend safety and performance data (e.g., SRR, MSV, injuries, incidents).
• Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives using structured tools, templates, and internal communications; drive proactive learning activities such as After Action Reviews, cross-functional workshops, and kaizen events.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and employee engagement.
• Manage operational KPIs (e.g., +QDCI) and facilitate cascaded reviews from shop floor to senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment of performance metrics with site goals and strategic priorities.
• Ensure data quality and integrity for global performance dashboards and reporting systems.
• Utilize tools such as Power BI and iObeya to visualize trends and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HSE or manufacturing operations, preferably in a regulated industry.
• OSHA 30 hour (general industry or Construction) or similar certifications are preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, iObeya, Qualipso, and EHS Desk.
• Familiarity with MSDS Online, SEDDA, and risk assessment tools.
• Understanding of chemical and biological safety is a plus.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.