Hiring: VP, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Company: VulcanForms Inc. Location: Ayer, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:52:44 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •8+ years of leadership experience within high-technology manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar advanced industrial environments Required Skills: •Strategic Leadership & Safety Governance •Design, launch, and champion a modern, enterprise-wide safety management operating framework (MOS) that empowers team members and drives continuous improvement. •Develop, analyze, and drive health and safety metrics, establishing impactful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that highlight proactive behaviors, near-miss resolutions, and training excellence. •Own the Enterprise Near Miss Program: Architect, incentivize, and govern VulcanForms’ corporate Near Miss Program, leveraging shop-floor data to eliminate hazards proactively before they cause injury. •Incident Lifecycle & Liability Management: Oversee the corporate framework for incident investigations, root-cause closure, and the strategic management of Worker’s Compensation claims, partnering with HR and legal to minimize enterprise liability and optimize return-to-work protocols. •Lead our executive risk review cadence, aligning forward-looking production capacity scaling with strategic safety and compliance asset allocation. •Environmental & Dust Controls: Oversee best-in-class safety systems for advanced material handling (including Titanium and Inconel), implementing proactive containment, automated housekeeping, and absolute compliance with NFPA combustible dust standards. •Laser & Automation Safety Excellence: Guide and support our specialized Laser Safety initiatives, ensuring our proprietary, multi-kilowatt automated laser systems and machine-guarding safety interlocks represent the gold standard of industry compliance (ANSI Z136). Qualifications: •Demonstrated success in successfully managing and aligning safety, environmental, and compliance programs across a multi-facility or growing footprint. •Strong working familiarity with industrial safety standards, OSHA frameworks, and EPA environmental guidelines. •Knowledge of defense-related physical security frameworks, ITAR boundaries, or ATF manufacturing compliance is a major plus. •Strong communication & approachability with everyone from shop-floor technicians and advanced engineering teams to executive leadership. •A forward-thinking strategist who utilizes modern root-cause analysis tools to turn operational and technical challenges into competitive advantages. •Demonstrated capacity to articulate complex compliance and sustainability concepts into clear and actionable goals that motivate teams toward operational excellence. •Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred. An advanced degree, MBA, or specialized professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM) are highly valued. •VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match. •The annual base salary range for this position is $230,000 to $287,800. Compensation: •$230,000 - $287,800 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!