Job Description
Job Overview:
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!
Make a measurable impact. Lead meaningful change. Build a world‑class safety culture.
Reporting to the North America Regional HSE Manager with daily partnership with the Facility Leader, the HSE Manager plays a key leadership role within a matrixed organization. This position is responsible for driving all corporate and regulatory Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives at the site—strengthening safety culture, reducing risk, and ensuring operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with Corporate QHSE, facility leadership, cross‑functional partners, and external regulatory agencies to elevate performance and sustain a proactive, prevention‑driven HSE culture.
What You’ll Lead & Achieve
Build, coach, and inspire safety ownership
- Provide daily direction and leadership to one full‑time HSE professional (non‑desk).
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all levels of the facility.
Own the HSE strategy for your site
- Develop, implement, train, and maintain all HSE policies, programs, and procedures aligned to corporate standards and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
- Lead all environmental compliance activities including permits, reporting, and regulatory interactions.
Drive injury prevention & safety excellence
- Champion team member engagement initiatives and behavior‑based safety programs (Consequence Thinking – Zero & Beyond).
- Provide hands‑on support with safety procedure implementation, regulatory interpretation, and corporate mandates.
Improve systems, reduce risk, and elevate performance
- Lead incident reporting and investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis, corrective action development, and best‑practice sharing across the business.
- Conduct or support internal/external audits, regulatory inspections, and operational reviews.
Be a key partner in manufacturing excellence
- Collaborate with the Quality Manager to maintain ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications.
- Support Kaizen/Gemba events and continuous improvement activities where HSE impact is essential.
- Serve as a regional representative in cross‑site forums, contributing to best‑practice exchange and shared learning.
Be part of building the future of HSE
- Participate in corporate initiatives and support strategic HSE projects identified by the Director of HSE or Facility Leader.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or related field
(Equivalent HSE experience considered in lieu of degree.) - 3+ years of hands‑on HSE experience, ideally within manufacturing.
- Strong background in OSHA compliance, behavior‑based safety, incident management, auditing, and training.
- Demonstrated passion for safety excellence and environmental stewardship.
- Environmental compliance experience (permits, waste management, reporting).
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 preferred.
- Familiarity with worker’s compensation programs.
- Ability to travel periodically for audits, cross‑site initiatives, or training.
Why HSE Professionals Love This Role
✔ High ownership: You lead the full HSE function for the site.
✔ Impactful leadership: Your work directly protects people and drives operational excellence.
✔ Cross‑functional influence: You’re part of the leadership fabric of the facility.
✔ Professional growth: Regional visibility + ISO + behavior‑based safety + regulatory depth.
✔ Hands‑on environment: Ideal for those who thrive in manufacturing and want to make real change on the floor.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.
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