Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

Royal Canin of Mars is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Specialist to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Lebanon, TN, site RLB! We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As a Health Safety Environmental Specialist at RLB, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site environmental, health, and safety programs. You will partner with site leadership and associates to foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive risk reduction initiatives You will serve as an HSE technical resource for capital projects, environmental reviews, and risk management, collaborating with the Site HSE Manager.

What Are We Looking For?

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an EHS field is preferred.
• Professional Certifications are preferred (GSP, ASP, CSP).

Knowledge / Experience

• Ability to interact with site-level manufacturing/business management and regulatory agencies is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including a high level of comfort in developing and delivering training and motivational presentations to all levels of the organization.
• Strong HSE regulatory knowledge and expertise (EPA, OSHA, DOT) is required.
• 1-5 years experience managing safety and environmental programs or projects in a manufacturing environment or school-related program is required.
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing is desired.
• Demonstrated leadership in leading an HSE program/system in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, and job hazard analysis is desired.
• Strong technical ability is desired – computer systems experience, ability to learn.

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure site compliance with federal, state, local, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and company HSE regulations and standards.
• Program Implementation: Assist in deploying and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures and the HSE site safety pillar.
• HSE Systems Management: Administer HSE systems such as Keytroller, Forklift Speed Zones, POKA, Weaver Apps, Enablon, and PPE Vending Machines.
• Drive HSE Programs: Develop, implement, and improve site-specific HSE programs and plans, positioning our site as a best-in-class operation.
• Training & Engagement: Deliver HSE training and promote associate engagement in safety initiatives, fostering a positive safety culture and driving participation in HSE initiatives.
• Incident Investigation & Risk Reduction: Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Lead investigations using root cause analysis tools, implement corrective actions, and champion continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular site audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance and support third-party risk assessments and audits.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate, up to date HSE records and prepare regulatory and internal reports.
• Hazardous Waste Hygiene & Environmental Management: Oversee hazardous waste management, air, water, and spill control programs, ensuring all activities meet regulatory and company standards. Measure and improve industrial hygiene risks (ergonomics, dust, noise, chemical exposure), coordinating necessary monitoring and controls.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in risk assessments, drive continuous improvement projects, and support sustainability initiatives.
• Emergency Response: Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Contractor Safety: Oversee contractor safety programs and ensure compliance and property loss control during site projects.

What Can You Expect From Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.