Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager Exton, PA (Hybrid)The SHE Manager ensures the Exton Site complies with all applicable regulations (internal and external) with respect to Safety, Health, Environmental, Process Safety, and Security. Develops. maintain and sustain a SHE culture and site security program that meets dsm-firmenich Corporate programs.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities:- Sets and establishes the vision for Safety (both occupational and process) at the Exton site with multiple stakeholders. Shares the initiatives, timelines, and costs necessary to achieve that vision. Tracks the progress against milestones.
- Provides technical expertise to all departments to help evaluate risks and cost-effectively resolve Occupational Health and safety issues, including recommendations from PHAs, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Verifies that occupational health, safety, and security information are accessible, completed, and current.
- Function as a Management of Change (MOC) Subject Matter Expert
- Lead and participate in investigations of workplace incidents, utilizing Apollo root cause analysis, Tripod analysis, and developing appropriate corrective actions.
- Daily interaction with area engineers, process specialists and process leaders.
- Writes specifications for new equipment required to ensure safe operation of manufacturing processes. Writes SOPS and trains operating personnel on proper use of said equipment. Prepare documentation to provide sufficient information for Project Engineering for detailed specifications for cost estimates and construction.
- Investigate and implement continuous improvement processes required to improve Safety in manufacturing operations.
- Fulfill requirements of assigned process safety life cycle (PSLC) role map roles.
- Provide data for SHE and Security key performance indices and propose improvement actions and recommendations accordingly.
- Provide leadership and guidance for all SHE and Security supporting committees, including safety committee, first aid response team, spill response team, or any other committee/teams established in support of the Exton SHE and Security program.
- Develop Exton SHE and Security plan to ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, and corporate requirements.
We Bring:- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
- Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
- Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
- Collaboration with in-house industry experts and access to a world-class portfolio of core ingredients.
- Opportunity to take a proactive role in crafting the next generation of ingredient innovations.
You Bring:- Minimum bachelor's degree in a technical or SHE discipline required, advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years in various SHE-Related functions.
- Experience in supervising/managing direct reports, contractors, etc. is required.
- SHE or other operational experience in industrial environment such as chemical plant.
- Experience with OSHA regulations.
- Experience assessing operational risks is required.
- Knowledge of Behavioural Based Safety Programs (e.g. SafeStart) is required.
- Basic knowledge of RC 14001 preferred.
- Must have advanced computing skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and an introduction to Microsoft Visio and Access.
- Good communication, social and advisory skills required.
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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