Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
In PersonWork is performed in both an office environment and at the site; occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is required.
- Eight to twelve years of HSE management experience is required.
- Knowledge of modern developments, principles, and practices of occupational safety and health, including the recognition and control or elimination of workplace hazards.
- Knowledge and application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Environmental Protection Agency requirements, and state and local requirements.
- Knowledge of management principles related to occupational safety and health, training and education technology, safety management principles, and consultation techniques.
- Ability to identify and evaluate workplace safety hazards and other potential adverse effects on workers.
- Ability to research safety problems and apply findings to implementation status.
- Ability to write detailed technical reports documenting exposures to safety hazards, violations, and controls.
- Ability to communicate orally with leadership, committees, and employees to relay information, respond to complaints, and clarify or interpret safety rules.
- Ability to motivate employees to improve workplace safety.
- Ability to conduct accident, incident, and complaint investigations.
- Ability to represent the company at formal regulatory site meetings and conferences as an HSE expert.
- Ability to operate and calibrate some equipment used to measure hazardous substances.
- Ability to train employees, evaluate progress, review reports, assess training needs, and present training to small and large groups.
- Ability to conduct meetings and serve as a group leader on special projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to develop and present technical training programs in a specialty field.
- Ability to provide technical consultation or compliance assistance to management staff and employees.
- Ability to work independently, analyze and resolve problems with minimal supervision, and exercise judgment and initiative.
- Knowledge of financial control practices and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and promptly through oral and written channels.
- Ability to collaborate, listen actively, maintain effective working relationships, and work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters, remain calm in difficult situations, and maintain strong organizational skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must possess a CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent professional certification.
- Must possess OSHA training credentials, such as OSHA 30-hour training.
- Work is performed in an office environment and at the site, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule.
- The role requires occasional bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above the shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- The role may require walking, climbing ladders, entering cramped and difficult locations, and working in dusty or dirty environments.
- Working hours may vary, and occasional evening or weekend work is required.
- The role may involve occasional lifting, guiding, or carrying materials and exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage site HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Lead site hazard identification, risk assessments, and job hazard assessments.
- Conduct and coordinate safety training programs, including new-hire orientation and refresher training.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to improve safe work practices and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA or applicable regulatory agencies, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
- Maintain required permits, licenses, and regulatory documentation.
- Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on manufacturing operations.
- Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action development.
- Track, analyze, and report safety and environmental performance metrics, including TRIR, LTIR, near misses, observations, and environmental incidents.
- Ensure timely reporting to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities as required.
- Oversee environmental programs covering waste management, hazardous materials, emissions, wastewater, and recycling.
- Support environmental sustainability initiatives and pollution-prevention efforts.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste.
- Plan and conduct internal HSE audits and inspections across operations.
- Support corporate and third-party audits.
- Drive continuous-improvement initiatives using leading and lagging indicators.
- Promote best practices and standardization across site processes.
- Work with operations, engineering, maintenance, training, and human resources to integrate HSE into daily operations.
- Provide regular HSE performance updates to site leadership and corporate teams.
- Support contractors and visitors by ensuring compliance with site HSE requirements.
About the company
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company that designs and makes medical devices for orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care. Its products help surgeons treat joints and soft tissues and support patient recovery, including knee repair systems, single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices, and other extremity orthopaedic products. These devices are used in hospitals and clinics to perform procedures and support healing, often after surgery or injury. The company differentiates itself with a broad, worldwide product portfolio and collaborations with healthcare organizations to improve care and efficiency for patients and providers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, streamline medical procedures, and expand access to advanced medical solutions around the world.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watford, United Kingdom
Founded
1856
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue reached $1.5 billion, and full-year guidance stayed intact on May 6.
- New launches in 2026 include CORI XT, FLOW FLEXTEND, and ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE.
- August 2026 H1 results showed 4.6% growth, $200 million efficiency savings, and $500 million buyback.
What critics are saying
- Reuters on August 4, 2026 cut revenue guidance to around 4% after weak U.S. knees.
- Smith+Nephew’s finance chief John Rogers exits September 30, 2026, creating leadership churn.
- A March 2026 humeral nail recall and older hip litigation expose recurring quality risk.
What makes Smith+Nephew unique
- Smith+Nephew’s CORI XT robotics spans knee, shoulder, and future hip workflows.
- Its ASC Solutions bundles facility design, financing, and clinical enablement for outpatient surgery.
- ALLEVYN, RENASYS, and LEAF create a broad wound-care platform with measurable outcomes.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours
- Parental Leave
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Family Planning Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement