Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Senior Manager

St. Louis, MO

Onsite

Join our team as a Senior Manager of Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) and take the lead in shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future at our dsm-firmenich manufacturing facility in Saint Louis, MO. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and enhance our SHE programs, driving continuous improvement across all operations. You'll be instrumental in managing SHE initiatives throughout the entire site, including offices and laboratories, ensuring a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. As the go-to expert for all safety and environmental inquiries, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and guide our organization toward excellence in SHE practices. Come be a part of a team that values your expertise and vision!

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Responsibilities:

• Support and enhance safety programs through hands-on assistance, program implementation, training, and organizing monthly meetings and inspections.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHA, and FSSC 22000, while implementing dsm-firmenich’s SHE Policies. Lead site SHE-S audits and environmental programs for ongoing improvement.

• Oversee regulatory compliance for hazardous materials, waste management, wastewater, and DOT regulations, engaging with relevant authorities as needed.

• Track and analyze injury and safety data to identify trends, report metrics to management, and propose solutions for improvement.

• Promote a safety culture in manufacturing, office, and lab settings, supporting line management in safety initiatives.

• Provide guidance on safe work permitting processes (e.g., hot work, lock-out/tag-out, work at height, ergonomics), including writing permits and auditing related documentation.

We bring:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.

• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.

• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.

• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring:

• BS/BA/MS in a Scientific or Engineering discipline preferred; degrees in Safety, Safety Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene are ideal. Active safety certifications (CHMM, ASP, CSP) preferred.

• 5 years of SHE experience impacting employee health and safety, including managing laboratory operations.

• In-depth knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations, with a proven track record in compliance auditing.

• Hands-on experience in health, safety, and environmental practices, including lockout-tagout, risk assessments, and safety audits, with a history of building strong relationships across all levels of personnel.

• Proficient in conveying safety and environmental processes through various platforms, with experience in Microsoft Office tools for documentation and training presentations.

• Able to support 24/7 emergency responses related to facility operations and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

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.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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