HSE Manager

Role Summary

HSE Manager
Goleta, California
Onsite

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager  to lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives at our Goleta, California facility. This role will serve as the site subject matter expert for HSE and partner closely with plant leadership, managers, and employees to drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement of HSE programs.

The HSE Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining site HSE systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with internal standards and ISO requirements. This individual will also support risk assessments, training, audits, incident response, and regulatory communication while helping create a safe and compliant working environment across the facility.

Main Tasks

• Is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies such as CUPA, GSD, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, State Water Board, and APCD to ensure environmental requirements are met
• Lead site environmental compliance activities, including emissions monitoring and required reporting
• Monitor HSE legal and regulatory requirements and provide guidance to leadership on compliance obligations
• Recommend and drive corrective and preventive actions related to HSE incidents, deviations, and risks
• Coordinate and maintain the local HSE management system in alignment with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and MANN+HUMMEL standards
• Support HSE risk assessments related to equipment, materials, installations, and processes
• Review equipment, materials, installations, and process changes from an HSE perspective
• Define and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment requirements
• Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities
• Ensure compliance with internal HSE procedures, standards, and site expectations
• Plan, coordinate, and support internal and external HSE audits and track action items to completion
• Escalate significant HSE issues to site and regional leadership when appropriate
• Prepare and provide required HSE reports, records, and data to management and external agencies as needed

Profile

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, HSE Management, Engineering, or related field required
• 3–5 years of experience in an HSE, environmental health and safety, or related role required
• Experience in a manufacturing or environmental field strongly preferred

Qualifications and Skills
• Strong regulatory compliance experience required
• Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards required
• Must-have experience with Cal/OSHA
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and compliance practices
• Strong communication, training, and project management skills
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; SAP knowledge is a plus
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and follow-through

Preferred Qualifications
• Additional environmental compliance knowledge in areas such as waste, water, or emissions is a plus

We Offer
• Base salary range of $100,000–$125,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• A collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement