Manager EH&S - Furniture Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Health, Safety, Security, & Environmental Manager (HSSE)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Health, Safety, Security, & Environmental
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Conover, NC
Recruiter: Symbiotic Services

Position Summary:

Symbiotic Services is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, Security, & Environmental Manager (HSSE) to lead safety initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts at a dynamic manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for implementing and overseeing site-specific HSSE programs while ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and sustain site-specific HSSE programs in alignment with corporate policies.
  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and local/state EHS regulations.
  
• Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard analyses, and facility inspections.
  
• Oversee audits, regulatory inspections, and maintain documentation.
  
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
  
• Deliver or coordinate training programs including:
  
• New Hire Safety Orientation
  
• STOP Program
  
• PPE, LOTO, HazCom, Ergonomics, Forklift Certification, etc.
  
• Maintain accurate records: SDSs, chemical inventories, OSHA logs.
  
• Submit regulatory reports including hazardous waste manifests and OSHA 300/301.
  
• Lead emergency preparedness and serve as on-site HSSE lead during incidents.
  
• Oversee site security and collaborate with vendors for alarm/surveillance systems.
  
• Track and report on key safety metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Act as liaison with local emergency services and internal departments.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years of progressive HSSE experience in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Familiarity with developing compliance systems in growth-oriented organizations.
  
• Effective at managing diverse employee groups.
  
• Strong communication and training skills.
  
• BCSP, ABIH, or IHMM certifications preferred.
  
• OSHA certifications strongly desired.
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in adult learning principles and delivering training sessions.
  
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build cross-functional relationships.
  
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
  

Travel & Physical Requirements:

• Local travel: 10–20%
  
• Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.
  
• Frequent presence in production facilities; must adhere to PPE and safety guidelines.
  
• Physical demands include walking, standing, lifting (<50 lbs), and navigating a manufacturing environment.
  

To Apply:
Please submit your resume to Symbiotic Services for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.