Health and Safety Officer

• Employee Type Exempt

Description

About Us

Monin Gourmet Flavorings has been continuously named a Top Workplace. Through our companies Mission and Values, we are able to exceed customer satisfaction while staying committed and never compromising the quality of our product. Along with being responsible and accountable to others we acknowledge and are dedicated to social and environmental responsibility. At Monin we take great pride in our history but are always working towards new innovated ideas!

About the Opportunity

The Safety & Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining a safe work environment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position provides hands‑on safety leadership by spending significant time on the production floor, warehouse, maintenance, sanitation, and other operational areas identifying hazards, coaching employees, investigating incidents, and ensuring corrective actions are completed.

The Safety & Compliance Specialist will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources, and site leadership to strengthen the facility’s safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and actively engage employees and supervisors on safe work practices.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and observations throughout production, warehouse, maintenance, sanitation, and exterior areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and work with responsible departments to implement timely corrective actions.
• Support compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in incidents, injury, near‑miss, and property‑damage investigations and assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Help track safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, and recurring trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training, including new‑hire safety orientation and refresher training.
• Support programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, powered industrial trucks/forklifts, PPE, hearing conservation, hazard communication, ergonomics, confined space, fall protection, hot work, emergency response, and contractor safety.
• Facilitate safety committees and employee involvement initiatives.
• Monitor employee compliance with required PPE and established safe‑work procedures.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to reinforce accountability for safety within their departments.
• Coordinate and participate in emergency drills and maintain applicable emergency response procedures.
• Support the Safety Committee and employee safety engagement initiatives.
• Maintain safety supplies, signage, PPE requirements, and other safety‑related resources.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying recurring hazards and recommending sustainable solutions rather than temporary corrections.

Requirements

• Walk in Others' Shoes—You take pride in recognizing and understanding another person's feelings and thoughts .
• Pay Attention to the Details —Your goal is to get things right the first time.
• Listen to Understand — You give your undivided attention to better understand your tasks.
• Find a Way — You are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the job.
• Look Ahead and Anticipate— You believe preventing issues is better than fixing them.

Other Qualifications & Considerations

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of safety experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety inspections, and employee training.
• Knowledge of LOTO, machine guarding, forklift safety, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and other manufacturing safety programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coach employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow‑up skills.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors in real time.
• Ability to analyze safety data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred or ability to obtain after hire.

The successful Safety Supervisor should demonstrate:

• Strong floor presence and employee engagement
• Practical problem-solving
• Accountability and follow‑through
• Ability to coach rather than simply police safety
• Effective communication across departments and shifts
• Root cause and risk‑based thinking
• Ability to balance production needs with employee safety requirements

Summary

What We Offer — Because Monin hires the best people, we work hard to offer our employees benefits that improve their lives.

The Sweet Stuff:

• A fun, dynamic working environment with a growing, energetic, and passionate team
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome
• Breakrooms stocked with our delicious products
• Management that uplifts and nurtures talent & provides continuing education
• Promotion of health and wellness
• Company-sponsored fun events
• A 401(k) plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a % you contribute
• Affordable health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision programs.
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company.
• Nine company-paid holidays plus one floating holiday and diversity day.

Monin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Monin is a Drug Free Workplace and does pre‑employment drug screening.

Monin participates in e-verify

When you join Monin Gourmet Flavorings, you’re doing much more than switching companies to advance your career. You are becoming part of the Monin Family. We are a diverse group of talented professionals who drive innovation, embrace change and growth, and celebrate the global community which is Monin

WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER

As a family-owned company, it’s no surprise that we’re incredibly passionate about our people. At Monín , the only thing more unique than the flavors we make are the people behind our innovative products!