Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist based in Mount Crawford, Virginia!

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of programs to ensure that the Company provides a safe workplace for employees and minimizes impacts to the environment. This position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. The incumbent will implement a sustainable environmental, health and safety management system at a plant level and drive EHS performance improvement and efficiency. The incumbent is successful through strong leadership, vision, and effective management and ensures these goals in a professional atmosphere that enhances Company economic viability.

Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

Partners with EHS Manager in the development and implementation of environmental, health and safety compliance programs.
• Conducts site inspections and participates in EHS auditing; recommends and follows through on agreed resolutions
• Collects EHS metrics and reports, including use of EHS Exchange
• Maintains injury/illness recordkeeping & reporting
• Partners with EHS Manager in the preparation of government reports, obtaining permits/certifications
• Monitors Workers Compensation claims and programs, partners with case managers to determine how claims will be managed, recommends a plan of action
• Collaborates with plant leaders to provide light duty opportunities and/or modified work if available
• Monitors, tracks and delivers EHS training programs, maintains training database.
• Chairs safety committees and safety awareness programs
• Conducts and mentors employees in Behavior Based Safety observations
• Partners with EHS Manager in job safety analysis
• Coordinates indoor air quality and hearing conservation surveys
• Leads 8D Problem Solving and Root Cause Incident investigations
• Coordinates hazard communication and MSDS directories/libraries
• Partners with EHS Manager to make sure the emergency response & evacuation planning is complete, up to date and well communicated
• Own respective QMS standard and execute all processes, including all documentation specification requirements.
• All other duties as assigned or become evident

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is: $81K – $105K per year. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone USA additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, or related field and at least 3 years of related experience, required.
• In lieu of a completed bachelor’s degree, candidates need at least 5 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing environment with prior safety duties or responsibilities, and completed high school diploma or GED, required.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, required. Knowledge of Virginia state requirements is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate (a real passion for EHS)
• Effective management skills.
• Serves as a change agent to drive process improvements and cultural change
• Creates alignment
• Must be adaptable and flexible.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict, strict deadlines and multiple tasks
• Ability to assess and implement EHS best practices.
• Excellent organization, recordkeeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate. Work schedules could include days, nights or weekends as needed.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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