Safety, Health, & Environmental Facility Specialist

Nestlé S.A.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Safety, Health, & Environmental Facility Specialist to drive excellence in SH&E at the site. You will guide compliance with laws and Nestlé policies, perform hazard assessments, and collaborate with the team to eliminate risks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in SH&E or related, with 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or distribution and knowledge of ISO 14001, OSHA, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in safety, health, environmental or related discipline.
• Certifications in SH&E fields (CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH) are beneficial.
• At least 1 year of Safety & Health experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 45001, LEAN and TPM concepts.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture prioritizing safety, health, and environmental sustainability.
• Coordinate and facilitate SH&E trainings to ensure compliance and competency.
• Provide guidance and leadership for all SH&E programs.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure proper follow-up and documentation.
• Analyze SH&E conditions and recommend improvements for site performance.
• Participate on the SHE committee and conduct risk assessments.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance across SH&E policies.
• Implement SOPs to ensure facility compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Maintain SH&E data and reporting in Nestlé systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, health, environmental or similar discipline

Job description

Safety, Health, & Environmental Facility Specialist

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Safety, Health, & Environmental Facility Specialist promotes excellence in Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability at the site by providing SH&E guidance, support, and training. This position will ensure daily compliance with government law/regulations as well as Nestle Policy. The SH&E Facility Specialist will complete and maintain a variety of assessments to identify hazards and collaborate with the onsite team to create an action plan to eliminate identified hazards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a culture where Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability are ingrained as a core value.
• Coordinate, Support, and/or facilitate all SH&E trainings to ensure compliance and competency.
• Provide support, guidance, and leadership for all SH&E programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight of incident investigations. Ensure follow-up is complete to minimize future exposure and proper records/documentation is maintained.
• Analyze SH&E conditions and recommends changes to continuously improve facility SH&E performance.
• Participate on the SHE committee team.
• Conduct risk assessments for existing jobs and new equipment/processes.
• Ensure site maintains continuous audit ready state of compliance with company SH&E policies and procedures as well as all applicable external regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes and procedures (SOP's) to ensure facility compliance with company and regulatory agency policies – including federal, state, and local legislation and also regulations pertaining to worker safety and preservation of the environment.
• Maintain and report accurate SH&E data/metrics at the site as well as in designated Nestle systems.
• Ensure the practical implementation and day-to-day compliance with applicable Security and SH&E guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree in safety, health, environmental or similar discipline is preferred.
• Professional certifications in SH&E-related fields are considered beneficial and may include CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, etc.
• At least 1 year experience in a Safety & Health role or related field in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 14001, OHSAS 45001, LEAN and TPM concepts.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, & DOT. Ability to reference, comprehend, and communicate applicable regulations is required.
• Technical understanding of SH&E topics and their relationship to production/engineering job functions.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment.
• Must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and non-routine situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, at times with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence cross-functionally.
• Strong demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be detailed and results oriented.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Salary:$72,883.80 to$101,643.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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