Senior Manager Environment Health Safety

dsm-firmenich; New Jersey; On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Health Safety and Environment Sr Manager in New Jersey to lead HSE efforts across all site operations. You will drive the site’s HSE processes, promote a learning culture, and partner with leadership to advance safety and environmental performance.

You will coordinate with regulators, implement risk-based audits, and lead ISO 14k/45k programs while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement in safety and process safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies and industrial risk assessment.
• 5-10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing environment and Chemical Process Safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and familiar with root cause and risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership and guidance across all operational departments and teams.
• Ensure the HSE management system is designed, implemented, controlled and compliant with DSM standards, ISO standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain understanding of site operations; identify key risks and implement action plans with risk-based audits.
• Co-own the site HSE continuous improvement plan aligned with global strategy and regulatory changes, with data analysis and recommendations.
• Investigate injuries, illnesses and incidents and drive improvements to the management system.
• Coordinate interactions with NJDEP, CAL/OSHA and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Lead internal audits and sustain ISO 14k and 45k certifications and client/audit readiness.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Regulatory agencies experience

Chemical manufacturing experience

Chemical process safety

Strong communication skills

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment methodologies

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Job description

As the Health Safety and Environment Sr Manager, you are responsible for providing HSE leadership, knowledge and guidance across all operational departments and teams of the site. You drive, maintain and improve operational HSE processes, initiatives, projects and campaigns, provide data-based direction for improvement, while building capabilities and a learning culture together with the site leadership team.

Your key responsibilities

• Be a well-rounded HSE solution partner in protecting our people, the environment, and our assets to support sustainable business growth by building effective relationship, coaching, influencing and supporting stakeholders at all levels within the organization to strengthen HSE culture.
• Ensure the local HSE management system is effectively designed, implemented, and controlled and meets dsm-firmenich standards, ISO standards, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the site operations and detailed processes and ensure key risks are well-understood and mitigated through the site Management System and action plans. Ensure a robust but efficient risk-based HSE audit program is in place.
• Co‑own with relevant stakeholders the site HSE continuous improvement plan considering dsm-firmenich HSE global Strategy, HSE global management Principles & Codes, Data, new business requirements, new/updated regulations and employees’ input and by providing data analysis, trending, and recommendations and providing technical and administrative direction on HSE matters at the site.
• Facilitate and support line management through investigation of all injuries, illnesses and incidents, and ensure outputs are used to enhance the management system.
• Support interactions with local regulatory agency including but not limited to NJDEP, CALOSHA, Regulatory agency and industrial risk support.
• Lead local internal audit programs, maintain and improve ISO 14k and 45k standards and ensure success in clients, authorities and certification audits.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies and industrial risk assessment.
• 5‑10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing environment and Chemical Process Safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and familiar with root cause and risk assessment methodologies.

The salary range provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $125K-140K per year

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.