HSE Operations Manager

HSE Operations Manager

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Operations Manager in our Norton, MA facility to also support our Lockbourne, OH operations. This is an Exempt, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

We are looking for a professional HSE Manager to coordinate and oversee our organization's safety while diving deep into the operations of the business. The HSE manager role priority is to implement the right processes and practices across the organization. The specific duties include formulating strategy, improving safety, performance, logistics, and securing compliance. You should be ready to find ways to increase quality of customer service and implement best practices across all levels. Ultimately, we'll trust you to help us remain compliant, efficient and profitable during the course of business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Help the organization's processes for logistics
• Examine data and analyze to improve profitability
• Track and report on quality systems with a specialty on building and PM maintenance
• Concentration on risk management, OSHA requirements and safety programs
• Manage safety objectives, reporting and implement strategies to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Assist in conducting and evaluating employee safety incidents and investigations, tracking and minimizing reoccurrences
• Enforce new hire safety orientation training and documentation
• Develop a waste management program
• Perform quality controls and monitor safety
• Find ways to decrease recordable accidents
• Conduct safety audits/inspections on all covered locations
• Other duties as needed to support operations

Qualifications

• BA degree in Business, Operations, HSE Management or related field or AA degree and proven work experience as a HSE or similar role
• Thorough knowledge of safety management and operations management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with operations to stay involved with processes, procedures and improvements
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hands on approach
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently and effectively in a fast paced and high stress environment, be proactive, and follow up on outstanding issues until a successful resolution is achieved is required
• Some travel may be required to support the Lockbourne, Ohio facility

Benefits Package and Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Green Garden participates in E-Verify.

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