Senior Manager, Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHES)

Sr. Manager, Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHES)

Location: New Ulm, MN, US

 

As the SHE Senior Manager at dsm-firmenich’s New Ulm site, you will lead and continuously improve our Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) along with Security programs across manufacturing, office, and laboratory environments. You’ll be the site’s primary contact for all safety and environmental matters, security, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of safety, and driving operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, and continuously improve SHE and Security programs for the New Ulm site, including hands-on support, program implementation, training, and organizing monthly meetings and inspections, including providing 24/7 emergency response support for facility operations and safety/security events.
• Lead site SHE audits and environmental programs to assure compliance and drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHA, and FSSC 22000 standards, and implement dsm-firmenich’s SHE policies and procedures across all site activities.
• Manage regulatory compliance for hazardous materials, hazardous waste (chemical and biological), wastewater, and DOT regulations (local, state, and federal); interface with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Record and analyze injury and safety data, report metrics to management, and propose actions to foster positive trends and mitigate risks.
• Support line management and promote a culture of safety in manufacturing, office, and laboratory settings.
• Guide and ensure compliance for safe work permitting processes (e.g., hot-work, lock-out/tag-out/try-out, work at height, ergonomics, hazardous materials), including writing, issuing, and auditing permits.

 

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/BA/MS in a scientific or engineering discipline (degree in Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related preferred) with 5+ years of SHE experience, including decision-making affecting employee health & safety or facility compliance, and laboratory operations management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations; experience auditing compliance.
• Practical experience in health, safety, and environmental areas (e.g., lockout/tagout/tryout, work at heights, lifting/hoisting, inspections, root cause analysis, health risk assessment, hazard communication, industrial hygiene).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels with experience in computer-based training systems and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: Active safety certification (CHMM, ASP, CSP).

The salary or hourly wage scale 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 $129,000-$164,000.

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.

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