HSE Manager

Prysmian•Du Quoin, IL

13d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).
Ability to travel periodically for audits, cross‑site initiatives, or training.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 preferred.
Familiarity with worker’s compensation programs.

Responsibilities

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.