HSE Specialist (Manufacturing Safety Specialist)

Nature's Bakery•Carson City, NV

About The Position

Who we are: We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you. What You’ll Do…. As the HSE Specialist, you are responsible for assisting in the execution of the site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities as part of the overall deployment of the Health and Wellness Division HSE program. The site Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Technician plays an essential role in the site Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System through hands-on execution of the HSE Standards, fostering a robust HSE culture and driving team member involvement. And this is how you will do it….

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization skills with attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to work cross functionally with other departments
Thriving in a rapidly changing and multi-tasking environment
Genuine desire to help make the world a Kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in science (ex. engineering, safety, IH, etc.) is preferred
Ability to maintain alignment across functions
Ability to solve complex problems
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
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 associates is a must
1-3 years’ experience supporting safety and environmental programs or projects in a manufacturing environment or school related program

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP a plus
Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis is desired

Responsibilities

Ensure Site maintains continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards
Responsible for the execution of all site environmental compliance programs, including air, storm water, water, spill control, and wastewater.
Ensure all testing required by company standards is met on time
Execute proper management of the sites hazardous waste management activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards.
Support deployment the site specific HSE programs and plans to position the site as a best-in-class organization
Deliver training to establish clear understanding / engagement by all site associates on HSE expectations, and support the HSE manager in the establishment and tracking of the mandatory/legal HSE training plan
Participate in the investigation of HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to drive to root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence
Serve in conjunction with site HSE Manager, as an HSE technical expert, providing technical expertise / coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function
Support site efforts to measure and improve Industrial Hygiene Risk. This includes but is not limited to: ergonomics, dust, noise, and chemical exposure. Coordinate all necessary IH and audiometric monitoring
Execute proper management of Worker’s Compensation and Incident Management processes
Conduct safety audits on technical point of view and Mindset & Behavior. Delivers coaching for associates to ensure proper attitude and behavior for effective delivery of our Safety ambition.
Assist with execution of site security requirements in order to meet corporate standards and with the oversight of security operations on the site
Support Risk Management activities associated with asset conservation and property loss control.
Ability and willingness to flex work hours to support the site needs, including night and weekend hours