Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Job Locations US-OH-MINSTER ID 2024-12905 Number of People to Hire 1 Job Family Manufacturing Level of Experience Experienced Professionals Short Intro and About the Job At Danone Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist based in our Minster, OH manufacturing facility. As an EHS Specialist you are to help lead safety, environmental and health processes to create a safe and secure work environment while controlling direct costs, meeting customer expectations, and ensuring safe and environmentally responsible and sustainable work practices Additionally, you will: Develop Company Safety, Security and Environmental Compliance Programs and vision utilized by all workers to understand and employ safety, environmental and security policies. Develop a common understanding of Dannon's Safety process (called WISE), defining goals, clarifying scope, and defining leadership skills and competencies required by all. Manage the site's Lock Out Tag Out program (LOTO) Lead the development of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying, evaluating and reducing hazards. Assure the development, and implementation of training systems to meet facility needs. Manage and allocate resources to lead and support the safety systems. Develop safety measurements using continuous improvement tools and provide recommendations. Ensure completion of incident investigations and corrective actions. Create, audit and implement necessary programs and projects across site in support of permitting & compliance (i.e. OSHA, EPA, site / occupancy planning, chemical storage, noise surveying, air quality, wastewater discharge, SPCC, etc...). Be involved in Ammonia Refrigeration Management program, Tier II (Chemical Inventory), TRI and Waste Program (hazardous and non-hazardous). Other duties as assigned Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Prior experience and knowledge of Lockout Tagout program management. Proven track record of implementing effective EH&S programs with positive results. Knowledge of appropriate federal, state, county, city, and institutional regulations regarding food processing operations and have familiarity with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001 requirements. Good problem-solving techniques including knowledge of LEAN and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Effective training techniques to wide ranging audiences and are comfortable in creating and delivering presentations in front of large audiences. Entrepreneurial and hands-on abilities - committed to innovation and moving beyond the norm. Self-starter who takes initiative, and actively takes steps to drive change who is also organized and detail oriented. About You Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental concentration or Chemistry or related field preferred; 5+ years of relevant EHS industry work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 2+ years of experience in safety or environmental management in an industrial setting. Prior experience in a food/beverage manufacturing experience is preferred; supervisory experience is a plus. About Us, We offer and What's next At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of the largest Certified B Corp in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Pla