Safety Specialist

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Safety and Health Specialist to support safety initiatives and compliance within a vibrant work culture. This role involves implementing safety programs, conducting incident investigations, and providing training to enhance workplace safety. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, where you can make a meaningful impact on the safety and well-being of employees while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are ready to take on challenges and contribute to a safer work environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety management and environmental health.
• Strong analytical skills for incident data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of SHE programs and policies.
• Conduct incident investigations and propose corrective actions.
• Assist in training employees on safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Training Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Certifications in Safety Management

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, cutting-edge technologies, and disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture, and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

**Dare to make an impact?**

What you’ll do

1. Support Site Leadership with the implementation of SHE programs, policies, and improvement programs.
2. Assist local SHE leadership in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
3. Perform incident investigations, including root cause identification and recommended corrective actions. Enter data of safety metrics and analyze incident data for trends, leading and lagging indicators. Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
4. Assist in performing and coordinating various risk assessments.
5. Provide training and guidance to employees on SHE initiatives. This includes assisting leadership in determining training needs and developing training materials.
6. Assist SHE leadership in communicating policy changes to all plant employees.
7. Maintain all necessary documents and files pertaining to SHE programs and policies under the direction of local SHE leadership.
8. Assist other employees in developing reports and recommendations.
9. Propose improvements to plant safety, including the overall integrity of the facility, safety-related operating procedures for production equipment, chemical handling, and employee personal safety equipment. Assist with proper PPE selection and oversee its use.
10. Assist in developing site safety and environmental policies, setting goals, and implementing improvements; perform training.
11. Perform site safety and health audits; Job Hazard and Safety Analysis; review processes for new chemicals, SDS programs, and ergonomic assessments.