Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

Mars • Fort Smith, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join our exciting pet food business at a Fort Smith, AR, ARK, manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best. As a Health Safety Environmental Specialist at ARK, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site environmental, health, and safety programs. You will partner with site leadership and associates to foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive risk reduction initiatives You will serve as an HSE technical resource for capital projects, environmental reviews, and risk management, collaborating with the Site HSE Manager. This is a dayshift role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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 the organization.
• Strong HSE regulatory knowledge and expertise (EPA, OSHA, DOT).
• 1-5 years’ experience managing safety and environmental programs or projects in a manufacturing environment or school related program.
• Demonstrated leadership in leading a HSE program/system in a manufacturing environment program/system in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an EHS field.
• Professional Certifications.
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing.
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis.
• Strong technical ability, computer systems experience, ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site compliance with federal, state, local, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and company HSE regulations and standards.
• Assist in deploying and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures and the HSE site safety pillar.
• Administer HSE systems such as Keytroller, Forklift Speed Zones, POKA, Weaver Apps, Enablon, and PPE Vending Machines.
• Develop, implement, and improve site-specific HSE programs and plans, positioning our site as a best-in-class operation.
• Deliver HSE training and promote associate engagement in safety initiatives, fostering a positive safety culture and driving participation in HSE initiatives.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Lead investigations using root cause analysis tools, implement corrective actions, and champion continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance and support third-party risk assessments and audits.
• Maintain accurate, up to date HSE records and prepare regulatory and internal reports.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, air, water, and spill control programs, ensuring all activities meet regulatory and company standards.
• Measure and improve industrial hygiene risks (ergonomics, dust, noise, chemical exposure), coordinating necessary monitoring and controls.
• Participate in risk assessments, drive continuous improvement projects, and support sustainability initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and ensure compliance and property loss control during site projects.

Benefits

• Work with over 170,000 diverse and talented associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

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