Environmental Specialist

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

This role serves as an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist, supporting and coordinating compliance, performance, and capability development across factory operations. The Specialist drives the implementation of Corporate standards, interprets regulations, standardization, and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environment systems. The role provides advice, support, technical expertise, strategic direction, and oversight to sites, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, Nestlé policies, and SH&E management systems. It fosters a culture where safety, health, and environmental sustainability are embedded as core business values and operational priorities.

Key Outputs / Deliverables:

• Safety, Health and Environmental Governance & Compliance Leadership
• Integrated SH&E Risk Management
• Management Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Capability Building & Culture
• Stakeholder Engagement & Corporate Influence
• Data, Reporting & Performance Management

Measurements / Performance Indicators:

• Close audit findings and gaps on time
• Complete reporting, permit deliverables, and records accurately and on time
• Improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 maturity and audit readiness
• Deliver effective environmental and management system training
• Reduce repeat findings, non-compliance, and overdue actions

Key Relationships:

• Corporate SH&E Leadership
• Factory SH&E Managers and Site Leadership Teams
• Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Industrial Services, TAG, Manufacturing Excellence (ME)
• Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs
• External Regulatory agencies and auditors
• Environmental consultants and service providers
• Waste and by-product management vendors
• 3rd party contractors with potential environmental impact
• Industry networks and sustainability partners

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance or a related SH&E function in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of applicable EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience in manufacturing operations and operational processes
• Professional certification in environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene disciplines is preferred

Technical Excellence:

• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and SH&E systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Turns regulatory and system requirements into practical, sustainable actions across multiple sites

Systems Thinking:

• Understands how environmental, safety, health, and system requirements connect in site operations
• Promotes proactive compliance, consistent systems, and disciplined follow-through

Influence & Leadership:

• Builds alignment across sites without direct authority through credibility and practical guidance
• Builds strong partnerships to improve compliance and system performance

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Uses data to identify recurring findings and priorities for audits, training, and follow-up
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and transparent reporting

Continuous Improvement Mindset:

• Applies strong problem-solving and judgment to deliver practical improvements
• Identifies and shares effective practices across sites
• Drives improvement through follow-up, gap closure, and site support

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io.