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Health, Safety and Environment Leader-Moderate Complexity

Yesterday Morristown, TN

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environment Leader - Moderate Complexity - to join our team specializing in Health and Safety for our Cummins location, Morristown, TN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Team Development : You will build strong, high-performing teams by leveraging diverse perspectives and fostering a shared identity to achieve common goals.
  • Strategic Business Insight : By applying deep knowledge of the business and marketplace, you will help advance organizational objectives and shape effective HSE strategies.
  • Regulatory Leadership : You will manage complex health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to international standards and maintaining external certifications.
  • Emergency Preparedness : Through coordination of emergency action plans and application of best practices, you will mitigate risks and uphold regulatory obligations.
  • Cultural Influence : You will champion a positive HSE culture by influencing leaders and employees to adopt safe behaviors and create a supportive environment.
  • Data-Driven Performance : By measuring and analyzing HSE performance indicators, you will identify trends, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Conflict and Complexity Management : You will navigate complex challenges and resolve conflicts effectively, maintaining focus and minimizing disruption.
  • Talent Growth and Trust Building : You will develop others to meet career and organizational goals while fostering trust through integrity, authenticity, and courageous leadership.
  • Action Orientation: Take initiative to identify issues, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement without delay.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Cross-Functional Relationship Building : Ability to foster strong partnerships across departments to ensure shared accountability and commitment to a positive health, safety, and environmental culture.
  • Employee Engagement and Inclusion : Skill in consulting with employees and incorporating their input into the development and implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Strategic Risk Management : Expertise in leading hazard identification, environmental aspect analysis, and risk assessments to uncover compliance gaps and drive strategic improvements.
  • Operational Planning and Execution : Capability to set site-specific targets and objectives, manage planning actions, and ensure timely execution of initiatives.
  • Training and Support Leadership : Proficiency in developing and delivering training, internal communications, and support content that is current, compliant, and accessible.
  • Regulatory and Legal Interface : Confidence in representing the organization with external regulatory bodies, supported by legal counsel, to manage compliance and uphold Cummins' standards.
  • Performance and Data Analysis : Ability to evaluate HSE data, audit findings, and compliance metrics to build tactical improvement plans and drive measurable performance gains.
  • Talent Development and Continuous Learning : Commitment to coaching teams, developing future leaders, and pursuing self-development through professional HSE organizations and emerging industry trends.

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Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental required. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.

Experience:

Significant relevant experience required, including management of health, safety and/or environmental ISO Standards required. 5-7 years of experience, 1-2 years management experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Lead plant ICare Program
  • Support the development and implementation of plant ergonomic initiatives.
  • Develop and initiate plant safety culture improvements.
  • Provide guidance and support to plant engineering projects.
  • Leading the site's Health Safety & Environmental Management System
  • Collaborating with the site's leadership team to develop the site's HSE continuous improvement plan
  • It's an On-Site position.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2421140

Relocation Package Yes

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Morristown, TN
Job ID: Cummins-R-E27EB3EA737C467680353C9131898220
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-13T19:25:57

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion