Senior Safety Health & Environment Specialist8/5/2

Henkel group • Bay Point, CA

1d • $104,000 - $155,000

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS/SHE) management, preferably in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and their practical application in the workplace.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, audits, and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, prioritize initiatives, and make sound recommendations independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and support a strong safety culture across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, CIH, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead & support the implementation of Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) management systems and programs to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with Henkel standards across designated facilities in the Americas.
• Serve as a technical SHE resource to operations, engineering, maintenance, and other functions by identifying risks, interpreting requirements, and recommending practical solutions.
• Lead and prioritize safety and health investigations, identifying risks and coordinating corrective actions across diverse operational environments.
• Develop and recommend engineering controls, process improvements, and preventive measures to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and environmental impacts.
• Conduct SHE inspections, audits, and compliance assessments; identify gaps, communicate findings, and partner with site leadership to drive timely corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Independently prepare SHE reports, recommendations, and compliance documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support site-wide goals.
• Develop and deliver SHE training, procedures, and communications that translate regulatory and company requirements into effective workplace practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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