Safety, Health& Environmental Facility Expert
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At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden ofLife, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.Position Summary:Join our dynamic Safety Acceleration Team (SAT) as a key member, working closely with Engineering counterparts across multiple manufacturing sites. Together, we will proactively identify and address Safety and Engineering gaps in various critical areas, including but not limited to: 1) regulatory compliance, 2) company policies/standards, 3) site procedures and work practices, 4) equipment and workplace design, and 5) training.Your role will involve facilitating the swift closure of identified gaps by developing and implementing effective corrective action plans in collaboration with the site teams. We are committed to establishing and enhancing site safety competency and capability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and maintaining a consistently high level of safety performance.Please note:This position require significant travel, you can expect to travel between 80-100% of the time, covering various locations across North America for a minimum duration of 18 months. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of our operations, you will spend a minimum of 3 months at each assigned site. This rotation will provide you with valuable insights and allow you to contribute effectively to our organization. Upon completion of the rotation, you will be assigned a permanent location that aligns with your skills and preferences.We understand that this travel requirement may be demanding, but it offers a unique opportunity for growth and a chance to experience diverse environments.If you are passionate about driving safety excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in this exciting opportunity to shape and elevate our safety practices across our manufacturing sites.Key Responsibilities:In addition to overall input to site safety and health initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities include hands on counsel, supervision, assessment and implementation:Conduct and/or validate baseline risk assessments to identify gaps and priorities to include, but not limited to: Overall S&H Risk Assessment Safety & Health Regulatory Compliance Assessment, Functional Compliance Assessment, Work at Height Risk Assessment, Big Risk Assessment, Machine Risk Assessment, Machine Task Risk Analysis, etc.Champions and develops a culture where safety is ingrained as a core value with all employees, everyone believes zero harm is achievable, everyone is actively engaged in performing their work in a safe manner, everyone actively interacts with co-workers to prevent at-risk behaviors.Actively participates on the site SH&E Team and other assigned teams. Effectively coaches and develops operations line supervision to be effective SH&E coaches in their respective positions.Analyze SH&E conditions and behaviors and recommends changes to continuously improve Site SH&E performance to world class levels.Implement systems, procedures, and work practices to ensure audit ready state of compliance.Develop and implement processes and procedures (SOP's) to ensure Site compliance with company and regulatory agency policies, including federal, state and local legislation and regulations pertaining to SH&E.Reviews, analyzes, critiques and/or approves engineering design development reports, plans and specifications for compliance with safety, health & environmental laws and regulations.Drives implementation of SH&E best in class programs, systems and processes, including training and coaching to establish clear procedures on SH&E measures and precautions.Understand the safety risks associated with jobs at the site.Ensures thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with Safety and Health Site leadership. Provide expertise and participate to all SH&E incident investigations as conducted by Site Leadership.Develop and/or administer safety training programs.Drive excellence through active participation on the production floor to adopt a - ZERO TOLERANCE MENTALITY- toward SH&E losses.Experience & Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in safety subject area or related fields.Required:3+ years experience in a manufacturing setting who has been successful in the following, but not limited to: coordinating safety activities, developing safety program/procedures, problem-solving safety gaps, developing and executing corrective action plans, building competency & capability in technical safety knowledge and safety leadership behaviors.Experience with OSHA regulations and local equivalents and their application to Site operations.Preferred:Experience in a food, dairy, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical etc., manufacturing plant environment.Professional safety certifications in SH&E related field are considered beneficial.Skills:Strong analytical, organizational, communication and digital literacy required.Excellent interpersonal interactions.Ability to build teams throughout all levels and functions of the Site with respect, tact and impactful outcomes.Decision-making; must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations.Excellent written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability able to relate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding.Training & presentation skills.Must demonstrate good insight and ability to develop mutual solutions to challenges.Able to work and lead in a team setting; live the Nestle Leadership Principles and bring it to life for others.Ability to coordinate and prioritize.Ability to effectively conduct root cause analysis (GSTD-Go-See-Think-Do, 5 Why, PICNIC).Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to quickly learn Site relevant federal and state OSHA requirements.Technical writing skills (policies, procedures, reference manuals, and training materials)Reading and comprehension skills/legal & regulatory interpretation.Initiative to lead continuous improvement efforts.Ability to work flexible hoursNestle offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may varydepending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us |Nestle Careers ()Requisition ID:315983It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@ or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-###-####.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at #J-18808-Ljbffr