SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) and Security Manager (SHE&S), Schenectady, NY

DSM

97d • $100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As a SHE & Security Manager for dsm-firmenich, Health Nutrition and Care (HNC-Premix), you will support the development of site SHE Safety & Security policy with annual and long-term plans in compliance with corporate requirements and relevant laws and regulations. You will achieve this by being the safety and security expert and working interdepartmentally with the management team to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. The Schenectady site is one of dsm-firmenich’s largest premix plants globally. This is for our 2 key business segments: Human Nutrition and Health Industry- Dietary Supplements and Food (Straight & Premix). The Schenectady site also includes production processes of dry blends, warehouse, Maintenance, Quality and other support functions.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a technical SHE discipline is required.
• 5+ years in SHE-related functions.
• Professional certification in field highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of universally accepted Safety & Security practices as well as US OSHA regulations as they relate to the general industry.
• Cursory knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, European Union (EU) regulations, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations is desired.
• Understands and able to read, write and comprehend environmental programs.
• Some manufacturing with SHE responsibilities preferred - focusing on process safety.
• CSP, CIH, CHP, CHMM or CRSP certification.
• Working knowledge of SHE regulations (29 CFR 1910, 40 CFR, 49 CFR, IATA and IMDG).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing site approach to managing combustible dust hazards, as they pertain to product handling, through technical guidance development, SOP development, field study, and training.
• Work closely with Facility Trainer to develop, organize, and conduct SHE & Security related training programs, including confined space, work permit, incident investigation, root cause, Lock out Tag out Try out, etc.
• Lead site process safety analysis studies and track site-wide progress on recommendations tracking.
• Participates in Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP), Chemical Hazard Assessment (CHA), and Machine Safety Assessment (MSA) teams.
• Leads incident investigations and has the judgment to make the correct decision based on each situation.
• Demonstrates leadership in process safety, covering all aspects of the process safety life cycle on site.
• Creates the circumstances for managing process safety on site at the acceptable low residual risk level.
• Steers improvement programs based on KPI’s and improvement proposals.
• Ensures the process safety life cycle is technically managed in a consistent way and in CAPEX projects.
• Keeps informed on changes in requirements (legal, DSM) and guidelines and provides for implementation proposals consistent with local circumstances.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays.
• Full healthcare benefits day one - medical, dental, eye, and life insurance.
• 401K with generous company match.
• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity.
• Growth that keeps up with you.
• A culture that lifts you up.
• A community where your voice matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree