HSE Specialist

Mars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Wellness Benefits

Associate Assistance Program

Job summary

Nature's Bakery is seeking an HSE Specialist to help execute site Health, Safety, and Environmental programs within the Health and Wellness Division. The role emphasizes hands-on implementation, audit readiness, and driving a robust HSE culture across the site in Salt Lake City.

You will lead environmental compliance, incident investigations, training delivery, and collaboration with site management to maintain regulatory alignment and continuous improvement in safety and health practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in science preferred.
• Ability to maintain alignment across functions.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with site level management and regulatory agencies is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Site maintains continuous expect audit-ready state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards.
• Execute site environmental compliance programs (air, storm water, water, spill control, and wastewater) and ensure required testing is completed on time.
• Manage hazardous waste activities to comply with federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Support deployment of site HSE programs and plans to position the site as best-in-class.
• Deliver training to ensure clear understanding and engagement by all site associates on HSE expectations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

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….

• 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
• Backup coverage for site HSE Manager as required

What you'll bring…

• 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

You have….

• 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
• 3-5 years' experience supporting safety and environmental programs or projects in a manufacturing environment or school related program
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP a plus
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis is desired

What we offer you

Join us in shaping the future of food manufacturing while keeping safety, sustainability and innovation at the forefront. Together, we'll bake up something extraordinary!

Nature's Bakery is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time Associates:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible Associates
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Associate Assistance Program

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