Manager, HSE Compliance

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

CHEP is seeking an HSE Compliance Manager to ensure our Americas Operations consistently comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, internal standards, and global compliance frameworks.
At CHEP, compliance isn’t a checkbox — it’s how we protect our people and operate responsibly at scale. This role offers meaningful impact, broad exposure, and the opportunity to shape how compliance is executed across a critical global supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental legislation, ensuring Brambles-operated sites adhere to both corporate and governmental regulatory requirements.
• Manage and optimize HSE systems within the region, including iCARE, Near Miss, and the Brambles Alert System, providing training and support to regional users.
• Increase adoption and usage of HSE systems through internal promotion, developing alternatives such as mobile applications to streamline reporting.
• Facilitate the execution of the annual global safety audit program, publishing results, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring data integrity.
• Provide classification support for injuries and incidents, acting as a key decision-making resource for incident reporting across Brambles.
• Ensure the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) within HSE systems, maintaining high standards of data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support the external audit of safety statistics, assisting with the collection of data from regional sites selected for detailed reviews.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HSE compliance specialists, building a strong, results-driven team that consistently exceeds organizational safety and compliance objectives.

This role is responsible for leading compliance assurance, audit readiness, and regulatory risk management across CHEP‑owned operations and third‑party partner sites throughout North America, Mexico, and Brazil. The HSE Compliance Manager works closely with site leaders and functional partners to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and strengthen audit outcomes across a complex, multi‑site manufacturing and logistics network.

Location: Anywhere is US - this is a Field Based/Remote position, candidates must be located near a major airport

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure CHEP Americas operations adhere to applicable HSE regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Canadian regulatory requirements
• Lead compliance‑related risk identification, gap assessments, and internal audit processes
• Manage and support ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 audits, internal gap audits, and external Zero Harm audits
• Oversee audit preparation, execution, findings documentation, and corrective‑action tracking through closure
• Provide compliance oversight across approximately 20 CHEP‑owned sites (including office locations) and support 40+ TPM sites through the GAP audit process
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, HR, and HSE site teams to address compliance gaps and reduce regulatory risk
• Prepare clear audit reports, compliance summaries, and risk insights for leadership review
• Lead and support incident investigations related to compliance findings or regulatory exposure
• Manage and develop at least one direct report supporting audit execution and ISO activities
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and support regulatory inspections as required

Scope & Travel

• Geographic scope: U.S., Canada, Mexico, with very limited/occasional support for Brazil
• Travel expectation of 50–60%, typically aligned to audit schedules
• Travel is generally planned and predictable, home on weekends

What Success Looks Like

• Strong audit outcomes with reduced repeat findings
• Improved regulatory compliance consistency across sites
• Clear visibility into compliance risk and corrective‑action status
• Trusted partnership with site and regional leadership
• A disciplined, sustainable audit and compliance process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in HSE compliance, auditing, or regulatory risk management
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environments
• Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian HSE regulations
• Experience leading or supporting ISO and internal audit processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and “push back” when compliance risk exists
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (CSP, CRSP, NEBOSH, ISO Lead Auditor, or similar)
• Experience supporting multi‑country operations
• Familiarity with third‑party or TPM audit environments

What We’re Looking For

• A collaborative, credible compliance leader who builds trust across sites
• Comfortable working with all levels of the organization, from plant teams to senior leaders
• Confident, pragmatic, and able to balance relationships with compliance rigor
• A team‑oriented professional who values connection, inclusion, and shared accountability

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Coaching, Collaboration, Data Integrity, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Health and Safety, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Management Reporting, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Product Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirement, Safety Audits, Self-Awareness

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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