Health and Safety Specialist

IFF • Carrollton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

What’s your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talk IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in Carrollton, TX (onsite). Be part of a safety‑driven, collaborative, and purpose‑focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

• Associate degree with five or more years of E,H&S experience.
• Strong functional knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and respectfully across all levels.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train personnel on OSHA and company-wide safety requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining site-wide safety programs.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel).
• Ability to legally work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Six Sigma training or certification.
• 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce site EH&S policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and Corporate standards.
• Develop and improve safety systems and execute E,H&S projects that enhance site performance.
• Lead and participate in activities that promote employee engagement and ownership in safety.
• Support the incident investigation process, ensuring accurate classification, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide in-plant support to leadership, operators, mechanics, contractors, and technical staff to ensure safe work practices.
• Conduct routine field line walks to observe, coach, recognize safety behaviors, and provide real-time training.
• Maintain E,H&S data systems and generate reporting used to drive health and safety improvements.
• Develop, update, and deliver safety training programs, including online learning modules.
• Support site-wide E,H&S training needs in alignment with IFF’s global regulatory policies.
• Implement and support injury and illness case management, ensuring accurate OSHA recordkeeping.
• Coordinate annual medical exams and occupational health assessments.
• Maintain and update the site’s Emergency Response Plan, ensuring teams are prepared and properly trained.
• Support Confined Space, First Aid, and Fire Response teams as needed.
• Assist in contractor management, including onboarding, safety induction, and on-the-job oversight.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one
• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees