[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Mondelez International jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Mondelez International · Richmond, VA # HSE Lead Richmond, Virginia, United States Manager or lead $97,300 to $133,815 Listed on Mondelez International’s official careers site. Posted September 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Mondelez International’s careers site →](https://mdlz.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Richmond-Virginia-United-States/HSE-Lead_R-178030) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Mondelez International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/) / HSE Lead ## Job description ### Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. The HSE Lead plays a key role in advancing Health, Safety & Environment performance at the Richmond Bakery by providing technical expertise, leadership, coaching, and support across a complex manufacturing environment. This role partners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen HSE culture, manage risk, improve the HSE Management System, and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements. The HSE Lead will maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor while partnering with leaders to integrate HSE into daily operations and continuous improvement. How you will contribute You will: Partner with the HSE Manager and site leadership to execute HSE strategy, priorities, and continuous improvement plans. Drive a proactive HSE culture by strengthening risk awareness, leadership accountability, employee engagement, and ownership across the organization. Provide day-to-day HSE leadership, technical guidance, and coaching across manufacturing operations. Maintain strong floor presence to understand work processes, identify risk, verify controls, and coach employees and leaders. Support implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s HSE Management System and assigned HSE standards. Partner with Standard Owners and serve as HSE Champion for assigned standards, providing technical expertise, coaching, verification, and support. Lead and support incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained. Facilitate risk assessments and promote effective application of the hierarchy of controls. Provide technical guidance on manufacturing HSE risks including machine safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), contractor safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, and powered industrial vehicles. Provide HSE expertise for equipment modifications, projects, and Management of Change (MOC) activities. Use HSE data, incidents, observations, and audit findings to identify trends, recurring risks, and continuous improvement opportunities. Participate in audits, assessments, inspections, training, and emergency preparedness activities. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Sanitation, Human Resources, and other functions to integrate HSE into operational decision-making. Support the site’s Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) journey by integrating HSE into daily management, problem solving, and continuous improvement. Coach and support HSE team members and provide HSE leadership continuity when the HSE Manager is unavailable. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. HSE experience within manufacturing or another complex operational environment. Working knowledge of OSHA and applicable HSE regulatory requirements. Experience with HSE management systems, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action management. Knowledge of manufacturing safety programs including LOTO, machine safety, contractor safety, hazardous materials, ergonomics, and powered industrial vehicles. Experience working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams. Experience with IL6S, Lean, Six Sigma, or another structured continuous-improvement system is preferred. Strong communication, coaching, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge individuals at all levels of an organization. Ability to prioritize and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ### More about this role Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. ### Job specific requirements 5 years or more of HSE experience within manufacturing or another complex operational environment. ### Relocation Not Offered - Relocation is not offered for this role, however, if eligible, a potential sign on bonus can be offered in lieu of full relocation and will be reviewed case by case. ### Travel requirements 10% or Less Work Location: Onsite - Richmond, VA. ### Work schedule Monday ### Friday (Core Office Hours) Salary and Benefits - The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Health, Safety & Environment Manufacturing ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 29 days - Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States - Pay: $97,300 to $133,815[Apply on Mondelez International’s careers site →](https://mdlz.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Richmond-Virginia-United-States/HSE-Lead_R-178030) ## More jobs at Mondelez International ### [HSE Off-Shift Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/jobs/6b5c169413913c5d248a/) Richmond, Virginia, United States ### [Sr. People Lead - Richmond](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/jobs/6502ae284b7129884861/) Richmond, Virginia, United States ### [ISC Section Controller Richmond Bakery](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/jobs/118368efce408c28ea24/) Richmond, Virginia, United States ### [Industrial Electrician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/jobs/bbe9ecfcd367263dcd2d/) Richmond, Virginia, United States ### [Senior Manager, Project & Program Mgt, Project Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/jobs/98a8d45c29e3985ba820/) Richmond, Virginia, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [HSE Administrative Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/7f544fca29828f984bab/) ABB · Senatobia, Mississippi, United States of America ### [HSE Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/cadf5d665fc42a904d6f/) ABB · Mebane, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Field HSE Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/00c90e24d3f3fe6acb6c/) Deutsche Post · Newville, Pennsylvania, United States of America ### [HSE Offshore Representative – TOTAL Suriname Project United States United States Unknown Unknown](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/e423f68944b1a7e1ff1c/) VINCI · United States ### [Senior HSE Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/8ac2db0fb77aef2510af/) Honeywell International · Lincolnshire, IL, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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