Regional HSE Manager

Automotive Manufacturing & R&D
Location: Columbus, IN 
Travel: ~60% (regional)
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a global automotive and mobility technology leader with a strong U.S. manufacturing footprint and deep investment in safety, sustainability, and innovation.

This organization designs and builds advanced systems used in millions of vehicles worldwide. Safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence are not side initiatives here. They are core to how the business runs.

This Regional HSE Manager role sits at the center of that mission, providing leadership across multiple manufacturing sites while partnering closely with plant leaders, engineering, and executive HSE leadership.

What You’ll Own

As the Regional HSE Manager, you will lead, guide, and elevate HSE performance across your region.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and support plant HSE Managers and Coordinators across multiple (5) sites

Ensure strong execution of health, safety, and environmental compliance programs

Oversee incident, claim, medical, and data reporting tied to Workers’ Compensation

Monitor regulatory changes and ensure continued compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards

Analyze HSE data to identify trends, risks, and corrective actions

Partner with Engineering and Operations to:

Validate machine safety specifications

Review new equipment and ensure lessons learned are applied

Support safe launches of new or revised programs

Conduct and support plant audits and inspections (HSE, environmental, loss prevention)

Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems

Review chemical changes and environmental impacts on plant operations

Drive ergonomic assessments, hazard exposure reduction, and workplace improvements

Prepare and present reports, briefings, and action plans for senior leadership

Share best practices and standardize learnings across the region

Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, and training initiatives

What They’re Looking For

This role is best suited for an HSE leader who is comfortable operating at both the plant floor and executive table.

Required experience and background:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field

8+ years of total HSE experience

Including 5+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong experience with:

HSE audits

ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems

Regulatory compliance in U.S. manufacturing

Lead Auditor – ISO 14001 EMS (2015) experience

Professional certification such as CSP, CMSE, or equivalent

Ability to travel approximately 60%

Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain

Fluent English; French or Spanish is a plus

Why This Role

High visibility and influence across multiple sites

Direct partnership with senior HSE and division leadership

Opportunity to impact safety, environmental performance, and culture at scale

Global organization with long-term stability and continued investment in sustainability

Strong learning culture with formal training, leadership development, and career mobility

This is an excellent next step for an HSE leader who wants regional ownership, real decision-making authority, and a seat in shaping how a large industrial organization operates safely and responsibly.

 If you'd like to connect about the role, please send your resume to [email protected] - looking forward to it!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.