Safety Specialist

 

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:

Our dynamic team is seeking a Safety Specialist that will play a pivotal role in spearheading training initiatives that foster a culture of safety and service for our internal customers. You will play a crucial part in guiding teams to achieve and uphold essential Safety Certifications and Re-Certifications in compliance with OSHA standards. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with our dedicated safety team to ensure ongoing compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental regulations while conducting necessary safety assessments.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Develops and coordinates safety training for the Nestlé Eau Claire facility and contractors to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and internal Nestlé standards. 

• Manage the Safety training calendar in the learning management system which provides frequent sessions to ensure employees have opportunities to complete requirements in a timely way.

• Deliver new hire orientation safety courses such as lockout/tagout, confined space, Friends Helping Friends and Hazard Communication.

• Assists Safety Manager in managing plant safety processes, compliance assessments, and provides guidance and leadership to ensure compliance to Federal, State and internal Nestlé standards. This includes spending time on the floor engaging team advisors and employees about safety, soliciting ideas, and following up on issues.

• Helps meet/maintain ISO certifications for Nestlé Eau Claire.

• Updates (as needed) written standards, policies and procedures and champions their implementation with Team Advisors and employees. Additionally, serves as a key safety resource for new equipment/line layout and design.

• Assist in updating SDS system, maintaining certifications and permits, and updating files for CDL compliance.

• Coordinates safety investigations with department team members to include hazard assessments, recommendations for improvements and communication of resolution.

• Coordinates safety programs including, medical requirements, and emergency response team training.

• Serves as a resource to  all internal teams across shifts.

• Leads Safety Committee and Sustainability Committee and other Task Forces that may be needed.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related field is strongly preferred but not required.

• In lieu of a Degree, at least 2 years of experience in safety, risk management, or occupational health is required.

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations is a must.

• Training or facilitating experience is strongly preferred.

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