SHE Manager

SHE / Process Safety Manager

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

Overview

A leading chemical manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced SHE / Process Safety Manager to support and strengthen safety, environmental, and process safety performance at a high-hazard manufacturing site. This role will partner closely with site leadership and corporate SHE teams to drive safety culture, implement best-in-class standards, and ensure compliance across process safety, operational safety, and environmental management systems.

This is a highly visible leadership position with the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a reaction-based chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement of process safety, occupational safety, and environmental performance at the site.

• Drive implementation of corporate SHE standards and strengthen site-level safety culture.

• Provide technical leadership for process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP, and risk assessments for reaction-based operations.

• Evaluate and mitigate process, occupational, and environmental hazards, ensuring effective control measures are implemented.

• Support development and execution of process safety and environmental management systems.

• Conduct audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

• Serve as a technical resource to site leadership and operational teams on SHE-related matters.

• Develop and deliver training for site personnel related to process safety and environmental compliance.

• Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Support cross-site collaboration and SHE best practice sharing across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required; advanced degree in process safety or related discipline preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in process safety within a chemical manufacturing environment involving high-hazard operations.

• Leadership experience supporting site or regional SHE initiatives.

• Experience leading HAZOP / PHA studies strongly preferred.

• Background in reaction chemistry and process hazard mitigation (not logistics or material handling).

• Experience supporting or developing Environmental and Safety Management Systems.

• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements related to process safety and environmental compliance.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence site leadership and operations teams.

Why This Role

• Full relocation package offered.

• High-impact role within a complex chemical manufacturing operation.

• Strong visibility with both site and corporate leadership.

• Opportunity to drive real change in process safety and environmental performance.

• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.