Safety Specialist

What you´ll do

• Support Site Leadership with the implementation of SHE programs, policies, and improvement programs. 
• Assist local SHE leadership in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 
• Perform incident investigations, including root cause identification and recommended corrective actions. Enter data of safety metrics and the analysis of incident data for trends, leading and lagging indicators. Track and follow up on corrective action to ensure timely completion. 
• Assist in performing and coordinating various risk assessments.  
• Provide training and guidance to employees on various SHE initiatives.  This includes assisting leadership in determining training needs and the development of training materials. 
• Assist SHE leadership in communicating policy changes to all plant employees. 
• In the direction of local SHE leadership, maintain all necessary documents and files pertaining to SHE programs and policies. 
• Assist other employees in developing reports and recommendations.  
  
• Proposes improvements to plant safety, including the overall integrity of the facility, safety-related operating procedures for production equipment, chemical handling, and employee personal safety equipment.  Assists with proper selection of PPE and oversees use. 
  
• Assists in the develop site safety and environmental policies, set goals and improvements; perform training. 
• Perform site safety and health audits; Job Hazard and Safety Analysis; new chemical review processes, SDS program and ergonomic assessments.

What makes you a good fit

• 4-Year College/University Degree (BS Engineering, Safety & Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or other related discipline) preferred. 
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree will consider a combination of work experience, education, and/or leadership skills 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to work effectively with operations management and staff.  
• Ability to solve a broad range of complex problems.  
• Ability to utilize approaches that require innovation and change.  
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills including the ability to work independently, prioritize activities, meet commitments, and proactively manage time and generally manage travel and a challenging workload.  
• Proactively support SHE initiatives that support the business.
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• Sick leave, paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

The salary for this role is $59,000.00 - $79,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.