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HSE Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, safety engineering, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, construction, and chemicals regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, but cap-exempt employers, universities and nonprofits, offer an alternative path.
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Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for HSE Manager at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, IN.
The HSE Manager will lead, and coordinate activities related to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following:
- Developing and maintaining a variety of safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures that will ensure all associates are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Developing and implementing a program to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses, including area assessments, injury investigations and clear, measurable goals.
- Correcting working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and safety standards, develops loss control programs, and devises methods to evaluate safety progresses.
- Assessing share, and leverage HSE best practices across sites.
- Establishing, implementing, and maintaining all Environmental and Safety Management systems in accordance with ISO 14001/ISO 18001, reporting to top management on performance, and recommend improvements.
- Serving as the interface between local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, corporate and any insurance carrier representatives to ensure plant compliance.
- Managing plant’s environmental and OSHA regulatory reporting and record keeping requirements.
- Creating and managing budgets for HSE activities including consulting and testing, waste removal, safety equipment, safety recognition activities, etc.
- Leading investigations on environmental non-compliance, safety non-compliance, and root cause incidents and provide urgent response to operational issues.
- Leading implementations and use of team implemented problem solving.
- Conducting site audits and evaluate plant’s compliance with environmental regulations and identify areas of improvements.
- Implementing environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes/systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams.
- Managing worker’s compensation claims.
- Leading safety, HSE, and awareness program trainings.
- Performing other tasks, duties or special projects as directed.
Health And Safety Expertise
- Behavior based safety, preferably DuPont STOP
- Chemical hazard communication
- Contractor safety
- Confined space entry
- Electrical safety
- Emergency response planning
- Ergonomics
- Fall protection
- Hazardous energy control - Lock Out/Tag Out
- Hearing conservation
- Incident investigation
- Indoor air quality/industrial hygiene
- Injury reporting and analysis
- Job hazard analysis and risk assessments
- Machine guarding
- Personal protective equipment
- Powered industrial vehicles
- Safety programs and awareness and OSHA compliance
Environmental Expertise
- Sustainable processes/recycling
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Wastewater and storm water management, permitting, compliance, and controls
- Air emission management, permitting, compliance, and controls
- Pollution prevention and resource conservation
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5-7 years of HSE experience in manufacturing and or production industry.
- An equivalent in combination of education and experience will be considered.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
INTRODUCTION
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for HSE Manager at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, IN.
The HSE Manager will lead, and coordinate activities related to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following:
- Developing and maintaining a variety of safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures that will ensure all associates are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Developing and implementing a program to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses, including area assessments, injury investigations and clear, measurable goals.
- Correcting working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and safety standards, develops loss control programs, and devises methods to evaluate safety progresses.
- Assessing share, and leverage HSE best practices across sites.
- Establishing, implementing, and maintaining all Environmental and Safety Management systems in accordance with ISO 14001/ISO 18001, reporting to top management on performance, and recommend improvements.
- Serving as the interface between local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, corporate and any insurance carrier representatives to ensure plant compliance.
- Managing plant’s environmental and OSHA regulatory reporting and record keeping requirements.
- Creating and managing budgets for HSE activities including consulting and testing, waste removal, safety equipment, safety recognition activities, etc.
- Leading investigations on environmental non-compliance, safety non-compliance, and root cause incidents and provide urgent response to operational issues.
- Leading implementations and use of team implemented problem solving.
- Conducting site audits and evaluate plant’s compliance with environmental regulations and identify areas of improvements.
- Implementing environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes/systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams.
- Managing worker’s compensation claims.
- Leading safety, HSE, and awareness program trainings.
- Performing other tasks, duties or special projects as directed.
Health And Safety Expertise
- Behavior based safety, preferably DuPont STOP
- Chemical hazard communication
- Contractor safety
- Confined space entry
- Electrical safety
- Emergency response planning
- Ergonomics
- Fall protection
- Hazardous energy control - Lock Out/Tag Out
- Hearing conservation
- Incident investigation
- Indoor air quality/industrial hygiene
- Injury reporting and analysis
- Job hazard analysis and risk assessments
- Machine guarding
- Personal protective equipment
- Powered industrial vehicles
- Safety programs and awareness and OSHA compliance
Environmental Expertise
- Sustainable processes/recycling
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Wastewater and storm water management, permitting, compliance, and controls
- Air emission management, permitting, compliance, and controls
- Pollution prevention and resource conservation
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5-7 years of HSE experience in manufacturing and or production industry.
- An equivalent in combination of education and experience will be considered.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hse Manager
Verify your degree field supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the HSE Manager role. A degree in occupational health, environmental engineering, or industrial hygiene is strongest. Safety management or general business degrees face higher RFE risk without supplemental credentials.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processing, and utilities file LCAs for HSE Managers at higher rates than other sectors. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation code and see verified DOL filing history before you apply.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and job zone. Run your target locations through the OFLC Wage Search to know Level I through Level IV benchmarks before entering any salary conversation.
Pursue professional certifications that strengthen your petition
CSP, CIH, or CHMM certifications signal specialized expertise that supports the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. USCIS adjudicators weigh industry-recognized credentials when degree-to-role alignment is borderline.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early in recruiting
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-related entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. HSE Manager roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt filing can start any time of year with no registration deadline.
Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your start date
All H-1B sponsors must use E-Verify to confirm your work authorization. If an employer hasn't enrolled, USCIS won't approve the petition. Ask your HR contact to confirm E-Verify enrollment as part of your pre-offer due diligence.
H-1B Visa Hse Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HSE Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition requires clear documentation that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as environmental science, occupational health, or safety engineering. Roles framed as general supervisory positions without a defined degree requirement are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS. O*NET classifies HSE management within job zone four, which supports the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for HSE Manager positions?
Manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, chemical processing, utilities, and large construction firms have the strongest filing history for this occupation. These industries face mandatory regulatory compliance under OSHA and EPA frameworks, creating consistent demand for qualified HSE professionals. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by occupation code on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data for this role.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for an HSE Manager role outside the annual lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and entities affiliated with a government research organization can file petitions year-round without entering the USCIS registration lottery. Some HSE Manager roles at hospital systems or university facilities management departments fall under this category, so it's worth confirming your employer's cap-exempt status directly.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to H-1B-sponsored HSE Manager roles?
Most entry-level HSE Manager positions are filed at DOL Level I or Level II, while senior or program-lead roles land at Level III or Level IV. The level depends on your years of experience, supervisory scope, and the complexity of the regulatory environment you'll manage. Use the OFLC Wage Search with your target metro area and the relevant SOC code to see the current wage floor before accepting an offer.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as an HSE Manager?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B is valid and the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupation. HSE Manager to EHS Director or environmental compliance roles typically qualify. Your new employer must file before your current status expires to maintain continuous authorization.