Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Danone • Minster, OH

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About The Position

At Danone Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist based in our Minster, Ohio manufacturing facility. In this role, you will help lead safety, environmental and health processes to create a safe and secure work environment while controlling direct costs, meeting customer expectations, and ensuring safe and environmentally responsible and sustainable work practices. Additionally, you will: Develop and implement Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance Programs to ensure all workers understand and adhere to safety, environmental, and security policies. Develop a common understanding of Dannon's Safety process (called WISE), defining goals, clarifying scope, and defining leadership skills and competencies required by all. Manage the site's Lock Out Tag Out program (LOTO). Lead the development of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying, evaluating and reducing hazards. Assure the development, and implementation of training systems to meet facility needs. Manage and allocate resources to lead and support the safety systems. Develop safety measurements using continuous improvement tools and provide recommendations. Ensure completion of incident investigations and corrective actions. Create, audit and implement necessary programs and projects across site in support of permitting & compliance (i.e. OSHA, EPA, site occupancy planning, chemical storage, noise surveying, air quality, wastewater discharge, SPCC, etc...). Be involved in Ammonia Refrigeration Management program, Tier II (Chemical Inventory), TRI and Waste Program (hazardous and non-hazardous). Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational safety, environmental concentration, Chemistry or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in safety or environmental management within an industrial setting.
• Prior experience in food/beverage manufacturing is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• In lieu of a completed degree, candidates must have 5+ years of relevant EHS industry work experience.
• Prior experience and knowledge of Lockout Tagout program management.
• Proven track record of implementing effective EH&S programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, county, city, and institutional regulations regarding food processing operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001 requirements.
• Good problem-solving techniques including knowledge of LEAN and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Effective training techniques for diverse audiences.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance Programs.
• Manage the site's Lock Out Tag Out program (LOTO).
• Lead the development of risk assessment methods/systems.
• Assure the development and implementation of training systems.
• Manage and allocate resources to lead and support safety systems.
• Develop safety measurements using continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure completion of incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Create, audit and implement necessary programs and projects for compliance.
• Be involved in Ammonia Refrigeration Management program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage.
• 401k Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree