Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist
About The Position
The Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist supports and maintains site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs and management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The role contributes to workplace safety and environmental compliance through inspections, hazard identification, corrective actions, incident investigations, root cause analyses, training, and continuous improvement. The position also assists with environmental compliance programs covering hazardous waste management, air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, and regulatory recordkeeping. It tracks and reports SHE metrics, supports audits and inspections, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen site performance. This position is part of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and SHE management systems such as ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify hazards, support risk assessments, and contribute to corrective action plans.
- Effective communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow technical SHE expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience supporting safety, health, and environmental programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environment.
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain site SHE programs and management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Conduct safety and environmental inspections, identify hazards, and assist with corrective actions to reduce risk and improve compliance.
- Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up activities to support continuous improvement.
- Assist with environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, and regulatory recordkeeping.
- Support SHE training initiatives and employee awareness programs, and help integrate safe work practices into daily operations.
- Track and report SHE metrics, support audits and inspections, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen site performance.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
- Paid time off, including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time, and a vacation buy/sell program.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Service awards.
- Student loan reimbursement.
- 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
- Fertility support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Discounted child and elderly care.
- Scholarships.
- National and international career growth opportunities.
- Access to skills development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
