Health, Safety and Environment Leader-Moderate Complexity

Drive Goal-Oriented Planning

You'll set clear HSE targets and objectives, manage action plans, and ensure timely execution-aligning site performance with organizational goals.

Strengthen Site Support Systems

By leading training, skill development, and internal communications, you'll build a knowledgeable and responsive workforce equipped to handle HSE challenges.

Ensure Regulatory and Data Compliance

You'll manage HSE documentation and interface with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and data privacy regulations.

Champion Continuous Improvement

Using data-driven insights and audit results, you'll lead tactical improvement plans and management system reviews, driving ongoing enhancements in HSE performance.

Develop Future HSE Leaders

Through coaching and succession planning, you'll nurture talent and build resilient teams, ensuring long-term success and leadership in HSE practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Lead with Integrity and Influence

Build trust and inspire others by demonstrating honesty, authenticity, and a commitment to safety. Use your influence to shape a strong HSE culture and guide teams through complex challenges with courage and clarity.

Think Strategically and Act Decisively

Apply business insight and a strategic mindset to align HSE initiatives with organizational goals. Navigate complexity and manage conflict effectively to drive meaningful, data-informed results-even under pressure.

Develop and Empower People

Build high-performing, diverse teams by recognizing individual strengths, developing talent, and fostering collaboration. Encourage continuous learning and growth to meet both personal and organizational objectives.

Master HSE Systems and Compliance

Leverage your expertise in HSE management systems, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational excellence. Use performance metrics and evaluations to identify risks, track progress, and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

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

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.

Additional Details:

Team Management experience essential, with experience of managing direct reports across multiple shifts. Ability to identify & address 'Big Rocks' & key risks and manage changing priorities whilst delivering on KPI's.

Experience managing Health & Safety in a Manufacturing environment, responding to incidents & prioritizing engineered solutions to drive risk reduction.

Strong communication skills, with experience of driving change and safety improvement through influence and engagement cross functionally.

This role will be on the Sile Leadership Team; therefore, experience of managing stakeholders, both internally & externally, is essential.

Budget management experience preferred.

Compensation

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 2416974

Relocation Package Yes

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Client-provided location(s): Columbia, SC

Job ID: Cummins-R-14D7C35991CE49D593D064133AE51522

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-15T19:34:56