Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist

Mars • Elizabethtown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HSE Specialist – Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Elizabethtown, PA Are you passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence? We’re seeking a dedicated HSE Specialist to join our site team, reporting directly to the Site HSE Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the development, management, and execution of site health and safety initiatives, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for all. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with Quality and Food Safety teams, and focusing on safety and industrial hygiene programs. As an HSE Specialist, you’ll not only ensure compliance with national and local HSE laws, regulations, and Corporate HSE Standards—you’ll be a champion for our Mars HSE Culture. You’ll translate and execute the site’s HSE strategy, as set by the Site HSE Manager and Corporate HSE Team, and continuously improve site policies and procedures in alignment with our company’s vision, mission, and values. What can you expect from Mars? A Legacy of Taste and Quality: Mars Snacking brings you iconic brands and delicious treats crafted with care and passion for over a century. Innovation at the Core: We continuously innovate to create exciting new flavors and products that surprise and satisfy snack lovers everywhere. Committed to Sustainability: From responsible sourcing to reducing our environmental footprint, Mars Snacking is dedicated to making snacks better for people and the planet. Nourishing Moments of Joy: Our snacks are designed to bring happiness and energy to your day, whether at work, play, or relaxation. Global Reach, Local Touch: While we serve millions worldwide, we tailor our products to meet the unique tastes and preferences of local communities. Driven by Science and Safety: We prioritize food safety and quality, backed by rigorous standards and continuous improvement. Empowering People: Mars Snacking invests in its people and communities, fostering diversity, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. #LI-AS2 #LI-Onsite Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Proven leadership in driving safety or environmental programs within a manufacturing environment
• Strong regulatory knowledge and expertise, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT standards

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience implementing safety programs in a manufacturing setting
• ASP / CSP certification or ability to achieve ASP within 12 months
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis, and Process Hazards Analysis
• Experience with confined space assessment and entry procedures
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP practices

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy assigned HSE Standards as they apply to the site
• Lead efforts to measure and improve critical HSE programs
• Implement risk assessment and risk prediction processes, driving mitigation measures to lower associate risk and ensuring clear communication across the site
• Manage construction and contractor safety activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards
• Deliver training and coaching to ensure all site associates understand and engage with HSE expectations
• Maintain a continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards
• Investigate all HSE-related incidents, utilizing specific tools to drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Serve as a technical expert alongside the Site HSE Manager, providing expertise and coaching in all areas of HSE, including capital project review and risk management for non-capital modifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level