Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (Oklahoma City, OK)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving all health, safety, and environmental programs within operations. This role ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture that protects employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment. The HSE Manager partners with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to proactively identify and control risks, reduce incidents, and support sustainable HSE practices.

What will you be doing?

Health & Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement, and manage site HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements

• Foster a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement

• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and Job hazard assessments (JHAs) for site.

• Conduct and coordinate safety training programs, including new hire orientation and refresher training

• Partner with supervisors and managers to improve safe work practices and accountability

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA (or applicable regulatory agencies), environmental [EPA], and industry standards

• Maintain required permits, licenses, and regulatory documentation

• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory inspections and audits

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on manufacturing operations

Incident Management

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development

• Track, analyze, and report safety and environmental performance metrics (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, observations, environmental incidents)

• Ensure timely reporting to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities as required

Environmental Management

• Oversee environmental programs including waste management, hazardous materials, emissions, wastewater, and recycling

• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and pollution prevention efforts

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste

Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Plan and conduct internal HSE audits and inspections across operations

• Support corporate and third-party audits

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using leading and lagging indicators

• Promote best practices and standardization across site processes

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, training and HR to integrate HSE into daily operations

• Provide regular HSE performance updates to site leadership and corporate teams

• Support contractors and visitors by ensuring compliance with site HSE requirements

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field (required)

Experience:

• 8 - 12 years of HSE management experience.

Knowledge of:

• Modern developments, principles, and practices of occupational safety and health as related to the recognition and control or elimination of occupational safety and health hazards.

• Proper knowledge and application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, EPA, and state / local requirements.

• Management principles relate to Occupational Safety and Health.

• Training/education technology.

• Safety management principles.

• Consultation techniques.

 Skills in:

• Identification and evaluation of workplaces and work practices in

• terms of safety hazards and other possible adverse effects of workers.

• Skill in researching safety problems and applying the information to

• implementation status.

• Writing detailed technical reports to document exposures to

• safety hazards, violations, or controls.

• Communicating orally with leadership management, committees, and employee base to relay information, respond to complaints, or to clarify or interpret safety rules.

• Motivating employees to improve workplace safety on their own.

• Conducting accident, Incident, and complaint investigations.

• Representing the company at formal regulatory site meetings and conferences as an expert in the HSE field.

• Operating and calibrating some equipment used to measure levels of hazardous substances.

• Training, evaluating progress, and reviewing reports.

• Training needs assessments.

• Presenting training to small and large groups.

• Conduct meetings and serving as a group leader on special projects

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, WORD, and PowerPoint

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Ability to:

• To develop and present technical training programs in a specialty field.

• Provide technical consultation or compliance assistance to

• management staff and employees.

• Ability to work independently.

• Financial control practices and procedures

• To provide technical consultation or compliance assistance to management staff and employers.

• Ability to work independently.

• Communicate effectively and timely through oral and written media.

• Analyze and resolve problems with minimal supervision.

• Be collaborative and an active listener.

• Work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

• Exercise considerable judgment and initiative

• Handle sensitive matters and situations

• Remain calm under high pressure/difficult situations

• Strong organizational skills

Licenses/Certifications/Competencies:

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent professional certification

• OSHA training credentials (e.g., OSHA 30-hour)

Physical requirements:

• Work is performed both in an office environment and in the site with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule.  Position involves occasional bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds while performing job duties. Walking, climbing ladders, entering cramped and difficult locations and dusty/dirty environments, may be part of activities. Working hours may vary and occasional evening and/or weekend work is required. Occasional lifting, guiding and/or carry of materials may be required. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes.  

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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