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Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION :

Onsite - Lexington, NC

COMPANY OVERVIEW : CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the food you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and influential Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist / Manager to lead and advance our safety culture in our Lexington, NC manufacturing site. This high-visibility role is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, upholding CPM corporate safety and environmental standards, and acting as the critical link between corporate leadership and frontline employees. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, a visible leader on the shop floor, and a trusted partner to both Operations and HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Shop-Floor Leadership & Safety Culture

Maintain a strong, visible presence in our Lexington facility—observing work practices, mentoring staff, leading toolbox talks, and reinforcing safety values daily. Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by partnering closely with site and shift managers. Act as a role model for behavioral safety, encouraging ownership of safety responsibilities at every level.

Lead investigations for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions using root cause analysis and trend data to drive corrective and preventive actions. Partner with HR to ensure appropriate and timely disciplinary processes, when necessary, aligned with company policy and conducted with transparency and fairness.

Ensure full compliance with Federal, State, and local legislation. Conduct and maintain risk assessments, machinery and fire safety evaluations, and maintain ISO management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, 14001). Lead preparations for and responses to HSE inspections or audits.

Ensure conformance to core environmental responsibilities, including waste handling, spill response, pollution prevention, and basic reporting requirements. Support the implementation of environmental improvements in line with CPM sustainability goals and regulatory expectations.

Oversee the contractor management process, from prequalification and risk assessment reviews to permit-to-work systems and on-site supervision. Conduct regular audits of contractor activities and ensure safe systems of work are followed without exception.

Serve as the key safety liaison between corporate HSE leadership and the Lexington workforce, translating corporate priorities and initiatives into actionable site-level practices. Ensure the Lexington location aligns with CPM global health, safety, and environmental standards and expectations.

Deliver engaging training and induction programs for staff, visitors, and contractors. Coordinate health surveillance and occupational hygiene monitoring where required. Organize and lead emergency preparedness drills, fire evacuations, and business continuity exercises.

Develop and present clear, data-driven reports on HSE performance, incidents, compliance status, and cultural progress to site leadership and executive teams. Provide strategic input and advocate for safety in decision-making forums, board meetings, and capital project planning.

Qualifications & Experience

Technical & Legal Expertise

Leadership & Communication

Analytical & Personal Attributes

Why This Role Stands Out

Working Conditions

CPM Holdings, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical / dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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