Careers

Description:

The Safety, Health, & Environmental Facility Specialist promotes excellence in Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability at the site by providing SH&E guidance, support, and training. This position will ensure daily compliance with government law/regulations as well as Nestle Policy. The SH&E Facility Specialist will complete and maintain a variety of assessments to identify hazards and collaborate with the onsite team to create an action plan to eliminate identified hazards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a culture where Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability are ingrained as a core value. 
• Coordinate, Support, and/or facilitate all SH&E trainings to ensure compliance and competency. 
• Provide support, guidance, and leadership for all SH&E programs. 
• Provide guidance and oversight of incident investigations. Ensure follow-up is complete to minimize future exposure and proper records/documentation is maintained. 
• Analyze SH&E conditions and recommends changes to continuously improve facility SH&E performance.
• Participate on the SHE committee team.   
• Conduct risk assessments for existing jobs and new equipment/processes. 
• Ensure site maintains continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with company SH&E policies and procedures as well as all applicable external regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes and procedures (SOP’s) to ensure facility compliance with company and regulatory agency policies – including federal, state, and local legislation and also regulations pertaining to worker safety and preservation of the environment.  
• Maintain and report accurate SH&E data/metrics at the site as well as in designated Nestle systems.
• Ensure the practical implementation and day-to-day compliance with applicable Security and SH&E guidelines.

Skills/Eligibility:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in safety, health, environmental or similar discipline is preferred.
• Professional certifications in SH&E-related fields are considered beneficial and may include CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, etc.
• At least 1 year experience in a Safety & Health role or related field in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 14001, OHSAS 45001, LEAN and TPM concepts.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, & DOT. Ability to reference, comprehend, and communicate applicable regulations is required.
• Technical understanding of SH&E topics and their relationship to production/engineering job functions.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment.
• Must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and non-routine situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, at times with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence cross-functionally. 
• Strong demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be detailed and results oriented. 
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.