Sr. Manager, Safety Health & Environmental

 

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 SUMMARY:

 

As the Sr. Manager, SH&E, you will play a crucial role in developing, promoting, implementing, and managing comprehensive policies and programs to ensure full compliance with Nestle's Safety Health Environmental (SHE) strategy and program objectives, as well as regulatory requirements. In this dynamic position, you will lead and oversee safety and environmental certifications within our factory, ensuring a secure working environment for all. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to supervise a team of dedicated professionals, including Safety Specialists, Environmental Specialists, and an Administrative Assistant.

 

Your key responsibilities will involve the development, review, and implementation of robust safety policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance with all safety regulations at our facility. This encompasses Corporate, Federal, State, and Local requirements, making your role integral to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

 

As the SH&E Manager, you will provide invaluable support, guidance, and training to Managers, Team Advisors, Engineers, and Maintenance personnel on matters pertaining to Safety and Loss Control. Acting as an internal consultant to plant management, you will collaborate closely to achieve departmental and factory objectives, fostering a culture of safety and excellence. A primary focus of this role will be to effectively contain costs related to workers' compensation and expenditure.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides leadership, development, and support to team members under the guidance of Nestle Management and Leadership Principles.
Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Manages plant safety and environmental processes, offering guidance and leadership to ensure compliance with Federal OSHA, State OHSAS, local standards, and internal Nestlé standards.
• Develops and updates all required written standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures implementation and training of the above to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinates on-site industrial hygiene and other safety surveys, including noise and air monitoring, ergonomic surveys, and other audits/assessments.
• Coordinates safety program audits to assess the effectiveness of safety programs and their implementation throughout the facility.
• Leads facility safety auditing preparative response for Nestlé Continuous Excellence, TPM, and other key Nestle initiatives.

Safety Training:

• Develops and coordinates all safety training for Nestlé Eau Claire facility and contractors, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as internal Nestlé standards.
• Ensures that safety training materials and programs are available to all departments for completion of their specific departmental safety training.

Resource for Safety Issues:

• Coordinates safety investigations with department team members, including hazard assessments, recommendations for improvements, and communication of resolutions to all affected employees.
• Provides resources for new equipment/line layout and design.
• Assists other Health Science Division locations upon request.

Emergency Response Team:

• Develops, trains, and coordinates activities of the Emergency Response Team.

Worker's Compensation: