Hse Specialist

WhatYou'll Do....
As the HSE Specialist, you are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities as part of the overall deployment of the Health and Wellness Division HSE program. The site Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist plays an essential role in the site Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System through hands-on execution of the HSE Standards, fostering a robust HSE culture and driving team member involvement. And this is how you will do it....

• Ensure Site maintains continuous "audit ready" state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards.
• Responsible for the deployment of all company HSE Standards as they specifically apply to the site.
• Accountable for the execution of all site environmental compliance programs, including air, storm water, water, spill control, and wastewater. Ensure all testing required by company standards are met on time.
• Executes proper management of the sites hazardous waste management activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards.
• Develop and deploy the site specific HSE programs and plans to position the site as a best-in-class organization.
• Deliver training and coaching to establish clear understanding / engagement by all site associates on HSE expectations.
• Ensure investigation of all HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to drive to root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Drive completion of recognized corrective actions to prevent incident recurrence are effectively implemented, this includes execution of corrective actions developed from other site incidents.
• Serve in conjunction with site HSE Manager, as an HSE technical expert, providing technical expertise / coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function to include capital project review and risks management associated with non-capital modifications.
• Ability to influence where direct lines of authority do not exist.
• Ensure the site emergency response team (ERT) has the tools, skills, and knowledge to effectively respond to site HSE emergencies.
• Lead site efforts to measure and improve Industrial Hygiene Risk. This includes but is not limited to: ergonomics, dust, noise, and chemical exposure. Coordinate all necessary IH and audiometric monitoring.
• Own the overall site Contractor Safety program to reduce risk associated with construction and trade contactor activity. Ensure project managers are accountable for proper management of contactors.
• Assist with execution of site security requirements in order to meet corporate standards and with the oversight of security operations on the site. This includes management of contract security providers.
• Manage Risk Management activities associated with asset conservation and property loss control. Drive timely corrective actions to third party loss risk assessments and audits.
• Work with third party risk control experts to ensure compliance with company standards on new projects. Support audit efforts to maintain and improve favorable insurance ratings.
• Ability and willingness to flex work hours to support the site needs, including night and weekend hours.

What you'll bring...

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to work cross functionally with other departments
• Thriving in a rapidly changing and multi-tasking environment
• Genuine desire to help make the world a Kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have....

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in science (ex. engineering, safety, IH, etc.) is preferred
• Ability to maintain alignment across functions
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to interact with site level manufacturing / business management, and regulatory agencies is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including a high level of comfort developing and delivering training and motivational presentations to all levels of associates is a must
• 1-5 years' experience managing safety and environmental programs or projects in a manufacturing environment or school related program
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP a plus
• Demonstrated leadership in driving a program/system of safety or environmental in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis is desired
• Experience in management of Security function is a plus

Your Career Journey At Nature's Bakery
As a young company, we have had the opportunity to shape, reinforce and live our five core company values daily:

• Growth Minded. You are incessantly curious, you believe career development is journey built on experiences, feedback and personal growth
• Solutions-Focused. You excel at both thinking and doing and have a track record of turning organizational objectives into actionable solutions
• You thrive in environments where team members treat each other with respect and support one another, in fact you believe the best solutions emerge when you can engage in fact-based, low-ego discussions
• Stronger Together. Working as a team towards a common goal, we thrive on collaboration because we believe each of us has a unique perspective to offer
• "Doing the right thing" guides you, it is the compass that guides every decision and action you take

The duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and meet strategic objectives.
Nature's Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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