Site HSE Leader - Medium to Large Sites

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, New Hampshire, Charlestown
Oct 20, 2025
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Site HSE Leader is responsible for managing and advancing Health, Safety, Security and Environmental programs across two regional sites. This fully onsite role is based in North Charlestown, NH facility, with regular travel to our Newington, CT facility. Job Responsibilities Lead implementation of GKN Aerospace HSE & Security policies across both sites. Develop & excute site-specific HSE improvement plans aligned with regional and corporate objectives. Manage all incident response and reporting for environmental, safety, and property-related events including near-misses. Act as HSE Subject Matter Expert and facilitate Mangement of Change activites. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including but not limited to CTDEEP, NHDES, OSHA and EPA. Implement & maintain an integrated ISO14001 and ISO45001 Environmental, Health and Safety Management System. Report HSE performance to local, regional, and functional leadership. Support HSE site certifications and regulatory audits as required. Develop & excute annual HSE training & competency plans for each Value Stream and ensure training completion for all employees. Act as Site Security Manager & drive the implementation of the Security Essentials and associated control mechanisms. Manage workers compensation claims in collaboration with Human Resources. Manage compliance calendar and required regulatory submittals including but not limited to; Tier II, TRI, OSHA ITA. Provide oversight to HSE Management System support consultancy and effective management of contract & responsibilities. Liason between Corporate Compliance Functions and Regional Leadership. Lead sustainability initiatives for the region. Perform other duties as assigned or self-assigned to ensure the advancement of HSE and Security Functions. Job Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related discipline Minimum 3 years of experience in occupational safety/health or environmental engineering in a manufacturing environment Minimum 3 years of experience in Facilities and/or Maintenance roles Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Strong ability to self-manage in a dynamic environment Proven influencing capabilities Understanding of OSHA General Industry 1910 Standards. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with GKN Aerospace or another aerospace industry Experience with RCRA, NPDES, SPCC & EPCRA programs Knowledge of industry best practices and implementation strategies Experience implementing ISO standards Experience leading cross-functional projects Physical Requirements Standing and walking at least 7hrs/day Ability to carry and lift up to 25 lbs Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day) Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day) We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.